Michael Creed
Ceist:919. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if claims for illness benefit can be submitted online to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1992/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 18 January 2023
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Freagraí scríofa
Illness Benefit claims can be submitted online through the MyWelfare service. Applications can also be made via post by completing an IB1 form.
All Illness Benefit applications, whether submitted online or by post, must be supported by appropriate medical evidence. The only acceptable form of medical evidence is a certificate of incapacity for work, which can be sent electronically by the applicant's GP directly to the Department, or a paper version which is available from a GP. The majority of GPs send certificates electronically to the Department. Any IB1 application forms and the Certificates of Incapacity for Work should be posted to PO BOX 1650, Dublin 1.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.