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What is Invalidity Pension?
Invalidity Pension is a weekly payment for people who are permanently unable to work because of an illness or disability. It is based on your social insurance contributions (PRSI) and is not means tested.
You can request a Contribution Statement to review your social insurance record.
Who can get Invalidity Pension?
To qualify for Invalidity Pension, you must:
- be under the age of 66
- meet the social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions
- be permanently unable to work, or have been unable to work for at least 12 months and be likely to remain unable to work for another 12 months.
How to prepare for your Invalidity Pension application:
The Invalidity Pension application consists of two parts:
- This online application completed by you
- The paper medical form (INVMed1) completed by your doctor or GP. The INVMed1 form is available to download on gov.ie or from your local Intreo Centre.
You may not be asked for the INVMed1 form as part of this application if you have recently supplied medical information relating to a long term illness based payment.
Important note:
The quickest way to get a decision on your claim is to upload the INVMed1 form with your online application. If you are unable to upload your INVMed1 form, please provide it within 21 days of submitting your online application. Any delay in providing this form will result in a delay in processing and decision making. Failure to provide the form within 21 days may impact the outcome of your claim.
How to share your InvMed1 form with the Department:
There are three ways to provide the INVMed1 form:
- Upload it with your application.
- Upload it via the Manage My Claim service on your MyWelfare account dashboard. This will become available after your application has been submitted.
- You or your doctor can post it to the below address.
Postal address:
Invalidity Pension Claims Section,
Social Welfare Services,
Government Buildings,
Ballinalee Road,
Co. Longford,
N39 E4E0
What will you be asked for?
Personal details
You will be asked to confirm your current address and living situation. If living alone, you will be asked if you would like to apply for the Living Alone Increase.
Relationship & family details
Depending on your circumstances, you may be asked about dependent children and if you would like to apply for the Child Support Payment. If you are, you will be asked for your children's PPS numbers. You may also be asked if you’d like to apply for the Increase for Qualified Adult.
If applying for the Child Support Payment or Increase for Qualified Adult, you will be asked about your relationship status. You may also be asked for your partner’s PPS number and financial information.
Work details & education experience
You will be asked about your work and education experience and to confirm if you are currently working. You will also be asked to provide details of any employment outside of the Republic of Ireland. This can help determine your eligibility for Invalidity Pension.
Medical Information
You will be asked about the impact of your condition, illness, injury or disability on your day-to-day life and ability to work. This includes details of treatment, supports, doctors, specialists, therapists or consultants. You will also be asked for a completed INVMed1 form.
We may not ask for this information if you have recently supplied medical information relating to a long term illness based payment.
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