Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 May 2018
242. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an illness benefit payment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19345/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraIllness Benefit claims are subject to ongoing medical review to ensure that the claimants continue to satisfy the medical eligibility requirements of the scheme.
The person concerned has been in receipt of illness benefit since 29th August 2006 and, in accordance with routine practice in my Department, her case was selected for review. The person concerned was medically examined on 6 April 2018 by a departmental medical assessor who formed the opinion that she no longer satisfied the medical conditions for receipt of illness benefit. My officials then notified her of this and invited her to submit any further information or medical evidence in support of her case within 21 days. On receipt of this information and/or evidence a Deciding Officer would examine her case taking into account all the information available including the medical assessor’s opinion and any further information or medical evidence she submits. The person concerned should ensure that she makes every effort to engage with the Department within the 21 days.
A Deciding Officer will then make a decision on her continued eligibility for illness benefit. She will be advised of the decision in due course and given the right of appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office if she is not satisfied with the decision.
