Getting Paid

[Frank]

During a 10 day isolation period for failing a PCR, where do you go or what do you do to make up some of your wages? Regular social welfare same as a normal time off sick? I know the PUP is gone but I assume that was only for people laid off long term.

[isha]

https://services.mywelfare.ie/en/topics ... s-benefit/

This link has the details and also a button to click to apply. Its 350 per week for 2 weeks. You need to have certification of positive test, you may be able to get that digitally, then give them your details and bank account details.

[Frank]

I don't seem to have an account on that mygov page. Do you need one to get it?

[isha]

Actually the payment will extend to up to 10 weeks if you are sick. Just to clarify that.

Online applications are better, usually efficient. Recently I had to phone local social welfare office to ask a question. But SW have changed to a central national number. Nobody answers the phone. At all. You could hold for a lifetime.

[isha]

Yes you will need mygov account. PPSN needed to sign up. You can access most services on the preliminary unverified account. Just follow step by step to sign up.

[Frank]

Thanks for that. Hopefully be back in after the 10 days isolation, best case. Do you wait until you're back in work before applying for it?

[isha]

Thanks for that. Hopefully be back in after the 10 days isolation, best case. Do you wait until you're back in work before applying for it?

No, apply immediately. It will be back dated to date of positive test, but apply now.

[kadman]

Hope you are not suffering too bad

[Frank]

Not too bad. If I manage to see next week then I’ll be glad I sorted this out at least.