Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2020
514. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the entitlement to the Covid-19 payment in the case a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28275/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIf a person is advised to medically self-isolate they can apply for Illness Benefit for COVID-19 absences.
To receive the enhanced payment, a person must be:
- self-isolating on the instruction of a doctor or the HSE due to being a probable source of infection or diagnosed with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and
- absent from work and confined to their home or a medical facility
An Illness Benefit claim form must be submitted (online or by post) and a Certificate of Incapacity for Work must be provided by the person’s GP or relevant HSE documentation provided.
According to records of my Department, the person concerned made an application for Illness Benefit on 2/9/2020. A letter issued to the person concerned on 14/9/2020 requesting medical evidence in support of her application. No evidence was received so the claim was withdrawn.
If the required medical evidence is submitted by the person concerned, her application will be processed and she will be advised of the outcome.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
