Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2024
451. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a late illness benefit application will be accepted from a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6541/24]
View answerMy department received a claim for Illness Benefit from the person concerned on 18th October 2023. They were making a claim for a period from 26th June 2023 to 30th June 2023. They did not provide medical evidence to support their claim and, as such, their claim was withdrawn.
The person concerned submitted a medical certificate from their GP on 17th January 2024. Upon review, their claim has been awarded. The first three days of Illness Benefit are known as "waiting days" and are unpaid. Therefore, they are due payment for one day totaling €36.67 which was issued to them on 8th February 2023.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
