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Internal Guidelines used in processing claims Table of Contents: Part 1: Entitlement Description of Scheme Information Leaflet Legislation Administration Qualifying Conditions Medical condition PRSI Contributions condition Special Categories Illness Benefit Credits U.K. Contributions Pro Rata Invalidity Pensions Disqualification Conditions for Receipt of Invalidity Pension Exemptions Back to Work Back to Enterprise Allowance Back to Education Late claims Rates Structure Extra Benefits Available To Invalidity Pensioners Overlapping Provisions Part 2: Claims, Investigation and Decision Procedures Claims Decisions and Award Procedures Return of Application Forms Award of Pension Pensions under EU Law/Bilateral Agreements Disallowances and Appeals Part 3: Procedures Following Award Payment Method Pension Payment and Control Arrears Duration of Payment Irish/UK Contributions and Old Age Pension Payment after death of pensioner or qualified dependants Maintenance Certification of Ongoing Entitlement Review Suspension of payment PART 1: ENTITLEMENT Description of Scheme Invalidity Pension is a Pension paid to people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness. It is based on a claimant's social insurance contributions and is not means tested. Information Leaflet Invalidity Pension SW 44 Legislation: The main provisions relating to Invalidity Pension are in - Chapter 17 of Part 2 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act, 2005 as amended, and - Chapter 9 of Part II of the Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 142 of 2007). Administration: New applications for Pension are dealt with by Invalidity Awards Section. Payment of awarded Pensions is dealt with by Invalidity Payments Section. Review of entitlement to the Pension is dealt with by Invalidity Payments Section and Control Section. All the above Sections are based at Social Welfare Services Office, Ballinalee Road, Longford. Qualifying Conditions To qualify for award of Invalidity Pension a claimant must satisfy both PRSI contribution and medical conditions as follows: Medical condition A claimant must be regarded as permanently incapable of work, which is defined as: - Incapacity for work of such a nature that the likelihood is that the claimant will be incapable of work for life OR - an incapacity which has existed for 12 months prior to the date of claim, and where the Deciding Officer or an Appeals Officer is satisfied that the claimant is likely to be unable to work for 1 year from the date of claim. PRSI Contributions condition A Claimant must - - have a total of at least 260 weeks contributions paid since entry into insurance, and - must have 48 weeks PRSI paid or credited in the last complete tax year before the date of claim, (Governing Contribution Year). (PRSI paid in classes A, E and H are reckonable). In addition, where a claimant has no reckonable contributions paid or credited for two consecutive years, that person is not entitled to the payment of Invalidity Pension until 26 qualifying contributions have been paid subsequently. Note: Social Insurance Contributions paid before the PRSI system commenced in 1979, and also contributions paid before 1953, can be used to make up the 260 contribution minimum above. Reckonable Credited contributions awarded can be used to satisfy the 48 contributions required in the Governing Contribution Year. Class J contributions paid prior to 1996 in respect of a Social/Community Employment Scheme also count for the Governing Contribution Year. If a claimant has been getting Illness Benefit continuously since 6 April 1986, that claimant must have a total of 156 weeks PRSI contributions paid. If a claimant has been getting Illness Benefit continuously since 6 April 1987, that claimant must have a total of 208 weeks PRSI contributions paid. (For further information see separate guideline on "Credits Award".) Special Categories Illness Benefit Credits Where a claimant initially - - fails to fulfil the conditions for Invalidity Pension (not having the 48 contributions/credits in the last tax year or not regarded as having been incapable for 1 year before the date of claim) - and is not entitled to be paid Illness Benefit s/he may submit weekly sickness certificates for the award of Illness Benefit credits. These credits can be counted for the purposes of the contribution conditions in respect of a renewed Invalidity Pension claim at a later date, and as evidence of incapacity throughout that period. U.K. Contributions Where a claimant has worked and paid insurance contributions in the United Kingdom (UK), but was last insurably employed in Ireland, that claimant may use the UK contributions to make up the total of 260 contributions required, or UK contributions/credits may make up the 48 required for the Governing Contribution Year. ( See below) Pro Rata Invalidity Pensions Where a claimant does not satisfy the contributions conditions above, Social Insurance contributions paid in another EU country or a country with which Ireland has a Bilateral Social Insurance Agreement can qualify a claimant for a pro-rata Invalidity Pension. This is a partial Pension which will be paid by Ireland in addition to any foreign payment. The amount paid depends on the combined insurance record. Foreign contributions paid since 1953 are counted. A detailed explanation of pension awards where a combination of contribution from different countries is used is given below: When a claimant applies for an Invalidity Pension s/he must satisfy the medical and contribution conditions explained above. Under EU Law, social insurance contributions from another EU country may be used to satisfy the contribution conditions. The rate of Invalidity Pension payable under the legislation of most EU States is based on the proportion of contributions paid in that country to that of the total contributions paid. These are known as "Type B countries." States which pay each qualifying person at the full rate are known as "Type A countries". The country where the incapacity for work followed by Invalidity occurred must pay a full Invalidity pension under that country's own regulations. Where a claimant has worked in both Ireland and another 'Type A' 'country, the state where the claimant's incapacity for work followed by Invalidity occurred must pay the Invalidity Pension. When Insurance from a 'Type B' country or a country with whom Ireland has a Bilateral Social Welfare Agreement is used to qualify a claimant for Invalidity Pension, the rate of pension is determined on a Pro-Rata basis. This means that each country pays a partial pension, based on a formula which uses the contribution record from both countries. (See pro-rata calculation under Awards). Bilateral Agreements: Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand, Quebec, Austria, UK, Japan, Republic of Korea and Switzerland. (Note: Switzerland was added with effect from 1st July 1999 and a subsequent agreement effective from June 2002 maintained entitlements.) The minimum requirement is that a claimant must have at least 52 contributions/credits in Ireland with at least one of these a paid contribution. Disqualification CONDITIONS FOR RECEIPT OF INVALIDITY PENSION: - A claimant may be disqualified from receiving invalidity pension if he or she fails without good cause to: - Attend for medical or other examination at such time or place as may be required by an officer of the Minister, provided that she or he has been given not less than 7 days notice in writing. or - Obey any instructions, relating to his or her behaviour or any other matter concerning his her incapacity, of a doctor attending on him or her or to whom he or she has attended for medical or other examination in accordance with paragraph (a) - A claimant in receipt of or entitled to invalidity pension shall not engage in or work whether on his or her own account or on account of another person except as permitted under sub-article (3). - A claimant may, with the prior written permission of an officer of the Minister, for a specified period of time undertake the following types of work or training: - having become permanently incapable of following his or her usual occupation, a course of training with a view to taking up some other occupation. - light work for which no remuneration is or would ordinarily be payable. Since 1 July 2009 exemptions have not been granted for self-employment, please see Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme. A CLAIMANT MUST OBTAIN WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT BEFORE STARTING WORK/COURSES. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE CAN LEAD TO THE DISALLOWANCE OF THE PENSION AND TO LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. Any Invalidity claimant who wishes to obtain an exemption, from the condition for receipt of Invalidity “You must not work, either for yourself or anyone else, unless it is work which you are allowed to do under the Department's regulations and for which you must have prior written approval", to participate in a FAS training course or in a CE scheme should contact his or her local FAS Office. Note: From 16th January 2012, NEW participants on CE are not able to simultaneously claim another social welfare payment while on CE. Partial Capacity Benefit From 13th February 2012, persons in receipt of Invalidity Pension are eligible to apply for a Partial Capacity Benefit in place of an Invalidity Pension payment. Partial Capacity Benefit allows claimants to work and receive a social welfare payment based on their capacity to work. (see separate guidelines on "Partial Capacity Benefit") Back to Work Allowance Since 1st May 2009, entitlement to participate in the Back to Work Allowance Scheme for persons in receipt of Invalidity Pension will cease. Back to Work Enterprise Allowance From 1st May 2009, persons in receipt of Invalidity Pension are entitled to apply for a revised Back to Work Enterprise Allowance. The revised scheme will operate for 2 years, at 100% of the rate of payment in year 1 and at 75% of the rate of payment in year 2. The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance will end after 2 years. If, for any reason during the Back to Work period he or she are unable to continue working their Invalidity Pension will be automatically restored. (See separate guidelines on "Back to Work Enterprise Allowance") Back to Education From September 2000, a claimant in receipt of Invalidity Pension may qualify for the Back to Education Programme. (See separate guidelines on "Back to Education") Imprisonment See "Imprisonment" Guideline for details. Rates Structure Invalidity Pension is made up of a personal rate for the claimant and increases are payable for qualified adults and children. The increase for a child dependant is payable up to age 22 for a child who is receiving full-time education by day at a recognised school or college. Note: From July 2012 new applicants spouse's/partner's earnings must be 400 euro or less in order to qualify for a half-rate child increase. (See separate guideline on "Dependants" for full details re qualified persons) If a claimant is living alone s/he will also be entitled to a Living Alone Allowance. An additional allowance is payable if a claimant is ordinarily resident on an island off the coast of Ireland. The current rates of pension are published in the Information Booklet SW 19. Extra Benefits Available To Invalidity Claimants Where an Invalidity Pension is awarded, a Free Travel Pass will be issued automatically. The award of Invalidity is advised via the Department's computer system to Free Schemes Section, Pensions Services Office, Sligo who issue the pass. In certain cases, a companion pass can also be issued. An application must be made to Free Schemes Section in the Pensions Services Office, Sligo. Medical Certification that the person on Invalidity Pension would need a travelling companion will normally be required. (See separate guideline on "Free Travel") Increase for Living on a Specified Island This allowance is payable if a claimant is ordinarily resident on one of a list of specified islands off the coast of Ireland (It is paid automatically - there is no need to apply) A claimant who does not qualify for an Irish Invalidity Pension and is getting an equivalent payment from another EU country may qualify for the Increase for Living on a Specified Island. See "Increase for Living on a Specified Island" guideline for more general information. A Fuel Allowance may also be payable; see separate guideline on "National Fuel Schemes" for full details. A claimant may also qualify for extra benefits such as, Electricity/Natural Gas/Bottled Gas Allowances, Free TV License etc. (See separate guideline on "Free Schemes" for further details). A Carer's Allowance may also be payable to a person providing full-time care and attention to an Invalidity Pensioner. (However, a person who is awarded a Carer's Allowance will be entitled to half rate Carer's Allowance if they are a Qualified Adult on their spouse's/partner's/cohabitant's Invalidity Pension). Overlapping Provisions Disablement Benefit and Medical Care can be claimed concurrently with Invalidity Pension. However, an Incapacity Supplement can not be paid concurrently with Invalidity Pension. See also separate guideline on "Overlapping Payments". Note also at "Duration of Payment" re transfer to Retirement or Old Age Contributory Pension. PART 2. CLAIMS, INVESTIGATION AND DECISION PROCEDURES Claims Claims for Invalidity Pension arise in two ways: Claimants who are interested in claiming Invalidity Pension may contact Invalidity Awards Section for an application form. (Contact can also be made by another party on that person's behalf). Entitlement to an Invalidity Pension is investigated upon receipt of a completed application form. (See "Late claims" below, and "Claims and Late Claims" Guideline in relation to provisions for late claims.) Recipients of Illness Benefit are notified three months prior to expiry of this benefit and are advised of possible entitlement to other Social Protection Scheme’s. Entitlement to Invalidity Pension is determined on receipt of a completed application form. Decisions And Award Procedures Claims are decided by Deciding Officers appointed by the Minister for Social Protection, under Section 299 of the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 2005, as amended. - The insurance contribution record is checked for compliance with the conditions above. Social Welfare Inspectors may be asked to help clear up any questions arising in relation to PRSI contributions. - If the claimant satisfies the PRSI conditions and is not engaged in employment it is established whether the person satisfies the statutory conditions on medical eligibility for award of the Pension. (See above) (In this respect sufficient evidence may already be available to the Deciding Officer in the form of the opinion of the Medical Assessor at previous medical assessments). Where it is immediately evident that a claimant will not qualify for award of an Invalidity Pension a decision is made to this effect and the person is notified by letter. Each person is advised of his/her right of appeal and/or review by a Deciding Officer. - Where the medical eligibility still must be determined a diagnostic medical report issues to the claimant for completion by his/her medical doctor who should return this report to the Department . The Departments Medical Advisor can then give his opinion to the Deciding Officer as to whether the claimant satisfies the medical eligibility. (See separate guideline "Med_Assessment" re Medical Assessment procedures) Return of Application Forms (Both (A) and (B) above) When the application form is returned, it is checked for accuracy and that all necessary certificates are included. Birth, marriage/civil partnership certificates are required only if the claimant, and any dependants for whom an increase is being claimed, were born outside the Republic of Ireland. Certification by schools/colleges that children over 18 who are still in full time education may also be necessary. In a small number of cases a Social Welfare Inspector will be asked to clarify matters which can not easily be sorted through the post. Award of Pension When the deciding officer is satisfied that the conditions are fulfilled, a decision is made to award the pension. The Department records are checked for overlapping payments and Awards Section liaise with other Sections (e.g. Illness Benefits in Store Street) in order to ensure that such payments do not continue beyond the Invalidity payment start date. Once a suitable transfer date is arranged the notification of award is issued to the claimant. Once the payment commences on Invalidity Pension, arrears less any outstanding overpayment in the Department issues to the customer as soon as possible. The file is sent to the Payments Section after arrears processing provided there is no Overpayment outstanding to the Department. Pensions under EU Law/Bilateral Agreements: Application for Invalidity Pension must always be made through the country of residence. The claim is then transferred to the institution concerned along with medical evidence and details of employment. Once the insurance contributions made in both states and compliance with the medical criteria has been established, EU and Reciprocal cases broadly follow the procedures shown above. Prior to this the validation of the claimant's insurance and medical case history requires liaison between this Department and the appropriate institution in the foreign state. In cases where a pro rata pension is being awarded, the following formula is used: Pro Rata Pension Calculation The number of Irish Contributions divided by the total of Irish and contributions paid outside Ireland and multiplied by the current personal weekly rate This figure is then rounded up to the nearest partial rate in payment at time of calculation. Example: Irish Contributions = 300 Contributions paid outside Ireland = 100 Total Contributions = 400 300 is divided by 400 and multiplied by the weekly personal rate of Invalidity pension (currently €193.50) which equals €145.13 This figure is rounded up to €145.20 Where a qualified adult allowance is also payable this is paid on a pro-rata basis i.e. 300 is divided by 400 and multiplied by the weekly personal rate of Qualified Adult Allowance payable (this is tapered dependent on means). Maximum Qualified Adult Allowance payable is €138.10 so €103.57 rounded to €103.60 would be the amount payable in this example. Disallowances and Appeals Where either the Insurance contributions or the medical conditions are not met, or a person is engaged in employment, a disallowance decision is made by the Deciding Officer and a notice is issued to the claimant. The claimant is advised of the right of review and appeal. Where a claimant appeals on medical grounds, the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) sends a request for a submission from the Deciding Officer, or on his or her behalf showing to what extent the facts and contentions advanced by the appellant are accepted or rejected. If Medical evidence is submitted by the appellant in support of his or her appeal it is reviewed by the Medical Advisor whose opinion is taken into consideration by the Deciding Officer. If following this review, it is still considered that the appellant is unsuitable for an Invalidity Pension a formal submission is made to the Appeals Office by a deciding officer (DO). The case is then forwarded to the Appeal's Office for determination by an Appeals Officer. Where a claimant appeals on non-medical grounds the grounds of appeal are examined by the deciding officer and any new evidence taken into consideration. If the decision is unchanged a submission on the case is forwarded by a Deciding Officer to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination by an Appeals Officer. Late Claims Under Social Welfare Law a claimant must make an actual application for Invalidity Pension, in the prescribed manner, within 3 months of the date of first entitlement. (See section 2 of the "Claims and Late Claims" Guideline for details of acceptable forms of claim) When a claimant provides satisfactory evidence that the conditions for entitlement were fulfilled prior to the date the claim was made, the Deciding Officer or Social Welfare Appeals Officer may backdate the award for a maximum of 6 months, where that officer is satisfied there was good cause for the delay in submitting the claim. Further backdating of payment may also be possible under the provisions of the Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) Regulations, 2007, (S.I. No. 142 of 2007). See "Claims and Late Claims" guideline for further information on late claims and all the circumstances in which backdated payments or allowances may be made. Compensation for Loss of Purchasing Power Compensation for loss of purchasing power may be paid where there is an inordinate delay, attributable to the Department, in deciding a claim which results in the claimant receiving an amount of arrears that is worth less because of inflation. See "Claims and Late Claims" guideline for information on the circumstances where compensation for loss of purchasing power is payable and how it is calculated. PART 3: PROCEDURES FOLLOWING AWARD Payment Method At present there are two payment methods available: - Direct payment one week in advance by electronic fund transfer (EFT) to the claimant's account, at a bank/building society/post office/credit union. - Payment by Electronic Information Transfer (EIT) by means of a "swipe card", payable in advance on Thursdays at a nominated Post Office. - (Payment outside the state is mainly by EFT. Claimants living abroad are paid in local currency every four weeks, three weeks in arrears and one in advance.) Where the claimant is unable to travel to a post office, s/he may nominate a person as an agent, to collect their payment each week. (See separate guideline on "Payments" for more detail) Pension Payment And Control Arrears When a claimant transfers from Illness Benefit or any other Social Welfare Payment to Invalidity Pension, the award from date of application and arrears are often payable. Arrears are not calculated until after the Invalidity Pension has been put into payment. Arrears are paid by cheque or to the claimant's bank/building society/post office/credit union account. Duration of Payment Payment is made until the claimant resumes employment, is disqualified from receipt of Invalidity Pension, qualifies for another pension at a higher rate, opts to transfer to another Social Welfare payment, is transferred to the State pension (contributory) at age 66, or dies. Where a claimant returns to work and/or submits a final medical certificate, the payment is terminated. Where the claimant commenced working some time before notifying the Department, the decision may be made with effect from the commencement of employment giving rise to an overpayment. (See separate guideline re "Revised decisions" and "Guidelines on the Recovery of Debt by the DSFA") When a claimant reaches pension age he or she is advised that they are transferring to the State pension (contributory). Irish/UK Contributions and State (Old Age) Pension Where an Invalidity Pension claimant who used UK contributions in order to qualify for pension reaches UK Pension age, the rate of Invalidity Pension reduces to the relevant Pro-rata rate. Pension age in the UK is 65 for men and 60 for women. From 2010-2020 the pension age for women in the UK will gradually increase from 60 to 65. Payment after death of pensioner or qualified dependants Where the deceased claimant was in receipt of Invalidity Pension which included an increase for a qualified adult his/her surviving spouse/civil partner/cohabitant will receive 6 weeks payment after death. Also where the deceased claimant was in receipt of Invalidity Pension, his/her surviving spouse/civil partner/cohabitant will receive 6 weeks payment after death where that surviving spouse/civil partner/cohabitant is in receipt of one of the Social Welfare payments below in his/her own right: Jobseekers Benefit, Jobseekers Assistance, Pre-Retirement Allowance, Farm Assist payment, Illness Benefit, Injury Benefit, State Pension (Contributory) Pension, Retirement Pension, Invalidity Pension, State Pension (Non-Contributory) Pension, Blind Pension, Incapacity Supplement, Supplementary Welfare Allowance or Disability Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Carer's Allowance This provision is effective from 1 June 2004. The rate payable for 6 weeks after death of a claimant will be the actual rate that the deceased claimant was receiving. In cases where the deceased claimant was in receipt of a personal rate of payment only, the surviving spouse/civil partner/cohabitant will receive 6 weeks payment equivalent to that personal rate. Where the deceased claimant was receiving a personal rate and an increase for a child dependant(s), the surviving spouse/civil partner/cohabitant will receive 6 weeks payment at the rate which was payable to the deceased claimant. Payment of the Increase for a Qualified Adult also continues for 6 weeks following the death of the qualified adult. Maintenance Where payment is being made for a dependant child, this payment will cease when the child reaches 18 years of age. For Invalidity Pension, where a child is in full-time education after reaching 18 years, a certificate is issued for completion by the educational establishment. Payment is made up to the date the certificate covers/end of academic year. Where a child has undergone the leaving cert cycle in Secondary School, payment may be made in respect of them until the third Sunday in October. Certification of Ongoing Entitlement Claimants who are paid by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) and Electronic Information Transfer (EIT) are required to certify that they are observing the Condition for receipt of Invalidity Pension. A form for this purpose is issued to them periodically. Claimants who are living outside the state are also required to certify that they are observing the Condition for receipt of Invalidity Pension. A form is issued to them periodically for this purpose. Credits Credits are awarded for each week of incapacity for work. (See separate guideline re "CREDIT AWARDS") Review Systematic, periodic reviews are carried out to confirm that the qualifying conditions for receipt of Invalidity Pension continue to be fulfilled. A review is also initiated if there is any suggestion that the Conditions for receipt of Invalidity Pension for claimants in receipt of Invalidity Pension may not be observed or the qualifying conditions are no longer fulfilled. Where a claimant is found to be in breach of the Conditions for receipt of Invalidity Pension, a disqualification is imposed for the period of the breach. If the breach is continuing, the question of the fulfilment of the medical condition may also be examined, particularly where the claimant has been working for over 12 months. Suspension of payment Where a question arises as to whether the conditions for the receipt of Invalidity Pension are fulfilled, and initial enquiries fail to establish entitlement, payment may be suspended in whole or in part until the person's entitlement has been confirmed. This will be done if there is reason to believe that: - either the claimant, qualified adult or child dependent is no longer alive; - the claimant is no longer resident at the given address; - the claimant has taken up employment or self-employment - the earnings of the qualified adult have increased and the claimant has failed to provide the requested details within a reasonable period of time; - the claimant fails to attend for medical examination and fails to furnish a reasonable explanation for not attending; - the claimant refuses unreasonably to see an Officer of the Minister or refuses to answer any reasonable enquiries by any such officer relating to his/her claim. Retention/Destruction of documents Claim files in respect of Invalidity Pension are retained and are not destroyed until the expiration of six complete calendar years after a claim is stopped. Claims are stopped due to the death of the claimant or due to the fact that the claimant has moved on to another Social Welfare Payment or due to the fact that the claimant has returned to work. A random sample of 10% of files due to be destroyed are retained for archival purposes in accordance with the National Archives Act.
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C.1 Cad é an Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Sibhialta Mharthanaigh? Íocaíocht árachais shóisialta is ea an Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh a íoctar le baintreacha, baintreacha fir agus páirtnéirí sibhialta marthanacha. Bunaítear é ar thaifead árachais shóisialta (ÁSPC) an éilitheora nó ar thaifead an chéile nó an pháirtnéara sibhialta nach maireann. Ní íocaíochtaí faoi réir tástáil acmhainne iad, mar sin ní dhéanann sé difear don ráta íocaíochta teacht isteach eile a bheith agat, pinsean ceirde nó tuilleamh ó fhostaíocht, cuir i gcás. Cáilíonn tú don Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh más amhlaidh - gur baintreach nó baintreach fir thú nó céile sibhialta marthanach nó - go bhfuil tú colscartha ó do chéile nach maireann (faoi mar a aithnítear sa Stát seo) agus nár athphós tú nó - gur scoireadh páirtnéireacht shibhialta le do pháirtnéir sibhialta nach maireann agus nár chláraigh tú i bpáirtnéireacht shibhialta nua agus - nach bhfuil tú ag comhchónaí agus - go sásaíonn tú coinníollacha ranníoca árachais shóisialta áirithe nó - go bhfuair do chéile nó do chéile sibhialta nach maireann ráta áirithe den Phinsean Stáit (Athrú) nó den Phinsean Stáit (Ranníocach) a raibh ar áireamh ann méadú duitse mar Dhuine Aosaithe Cáilithe nó más amhlaidh go raibh an méadú sin ag dul duit ach amháin go raibh tú ag fáil Pinsean Stáit (Neamhranníocach), Pinsean na nDall nó Líúntas Cúramóra i d'ainm féin. Cad iad na coinníollacha árachais shóisialta a chaithfear a shásamh chun an pinsean seo a fháil? Chun cáiliú le haghaidh Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh ní mór duitse nó do do chéile/pháirtnéir sibhialta nach maireann coinníollacha árachais shóisialta áirithe a shásamh. Ní mór gach ceann de na coinníollacha sin a shásamh ar thaifead duine amháin; ní ceadmhach an dá thaifead a chur le chéile. Ní mór gach ranníocaíocht a bheith déanta roimh bhás do chéile nó do pháirtnéara shibhialta. Comhairtear ranníocaíochtaí ÁSPC ag Aicmí A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, P, N agus S agus do theidlíocht ar Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh á meas. Áirítear ranníocaíochtaí deonacha, leis. Chun cáiliú le haghaidh Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh ní mór duitse nó do do chéile/pháirtnéir sibhialta na ranníocaíochtaí seo a leanas a bheith íoctha: 260 ranníocaíocht árachais shóisialta íoctha ag dáta báis an chéile/an pháirtnéara shibhialta nó roimh aois inphinsin (66 bliain d'aois i láthair na huaire), cibé acu is túisce agus meán bliantúil d'aon cheann díobh seo a leanas a bheith agat: - 39 ranníocaíocht árachais shóisialta íoctha nó creidiúnaithe sna 3 bliana nó sna 5 bliana roimh bhás an chéile/an pháirtnéara shibhialta nó sular shlánaigh siad aois inphinsin (ar a dtugtar 'Meán Bliantúil Gearr’) nó - 24 ranníocaíocht árachais shóisialta íoctha nó creidiúnaithe ó bhliain na chéad iontrála sa chóras árachais shóisialta go dtí bliain bháis an chéile/an pháirtnéara shibhialta nó an bhliain ina shlánaigh siad aois inphinsin, cibé acu is túisce (ar a dtugtar ‘Meán Bliantúil Fada’). Cad iad na socruithe maidir le héilimh dhéanacha agus cathain a thiocfaidh siad isteach? Ní dhéanfar éilimh dhéanacha ar an bPinsean Stáit Aistriú nó Ranníocach a shiardhátú ach go ceann tréimhse 6 mhí. Cad a chiallaíonn sin do dhaoine a chuireann isteach ar an bpinsean seo? Ba cheart iarratas a dhéanamh ar Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh a luaithe is féidir tar éis bhás an chéile nó an pháirtnéara shibhialta. Má bhíonn an t-éileamh níos mó ná sé mhí déanach, glacfar leis agus íocfar é má cháilíonn sé ach ní dhéanfar an íocaíocht a shiardhátú ach go ceann sé mhí roimh an dáta ar a bhfaighfear an t-éileamh sa Roinn, beag beann ar dháta báis an chéile nó an pháirtnéara sibhialta. C.5 An bhfuil aon chás ann ina n-íocfaidh an Roinn éileamh siardhátaithe níos sia siar ná sé mhí? I gcásanna áirithe d'fhéadfaí éileamh a shiardhátú níos sia siar ná sé mhí: - I gcás inar theip ort éileamh a dhéanamh ar an dáta teidlíochta toisc go bhfuair tusa, nó duine a ghníomhaigh ar do shon, eolas bréagach nó míthreorach ó bhall foirne den Roinn seo. Más amhlaidh atá, ní mór duit sonraí iomlána an eolais bhréagaigh nó mhíthreoraigh a fuair tú, agus ainm an oifigigh a thug duit é (más eol duit é), an oifig óna bhfuair tú an t-eolas sin agus an dáta ar a bhfuair tú é a chur ar fáil dúinn. - I gcás inar theip ort éileamh a dhéanamh ar an dáta teidlíochta toisc go raibh tú chomh tinn nó chomh éagumasaithe de bharr tinnis nárbh fhéidir leat iarratas a dhéanamh nó iarraidh ar dhuine éigin eile an t-iarratas a dhéanamh ar do shon. Más amhlaidh atá, ní mór duit fianaise dochtúra a sholáthar a mhíníonn an fáth nárbh fhéidir leat iarratas a dhéanamh nó iarraidh ar dhuine éigin eile an t-iarratas a dhéanamh ar do shon. I gcás go maítear breoiteacht nó éagumas, ní mór d'éileamh ar phinsean a bheith déanta roimh nó laistigh de shé mhí ón dáta inar tháinig tú chun bheith sláintiúil nó gan a bheith éagumasaithe níos mó. Nóta: Ní fhéachfar ar d'easpa eolais féin ar do theidlíocht ar phinsean nó easpa eolais aon duine a ghníomhaíonn ar do shon ar do theidlíocht ar phinsean mar nithe a chomhlíonann na critéir do shiardhátú an éilimh. Ní fhéachfar ar easpa eolais ag tríú páirtithe, eolas nó comhairle neamhchruinn a thugtar duit, nó neamhghníomh ag duine aonair nó gníomhaireacht seachas ag fostaí de chuid ina Roinne, mar bhonn chun íocaíocht pinsin a shiardhátú tuilleadh. Cad é an t-athrú ar líon íosta na ranníocaíochtaí íoctha a bheidh ag teastáil don Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh agus cathain ar tháinig sé isteach? Ón 27ú Nollaig 2013, is é 260 uimhir íosta na ranníocaíochtaí íoctha a theastaíonn don Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh (156 ranníocaíocht íoctha roimhe sin). Cé na daoine a ndéanfaidh an t-athrú sin difear dóibh? Déanfaidh an t-athrú seo difear do dhuine ar bith a chuireann isteach éileamh ar Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh i gcás inar bhásaigh an céile nó an páirtnéir sibhialta an 27 Nollaig 2013 nó dá éis. Beidh 260 ranníocaíocht árachais shóisialta ar a laghad de dhíth orthu ar a dtaifead féin nó ar thaifead a gcéile nó a bpáirtnéara sibhialta, chomh maith leis an gcoinníoll a luaitear ag Cuid b) de Cheist 2 a bheith sásaithe. Cá bhfaighidh mé cóip de mo thaifead árachais shóisialta? Is féidir cóip de do thaifead árachais shóisialta a iarraidh - ar líne sa roinn Seirbhísí ar Line dár suíomh Gréasáin www.welfare.ie nó - nó trí scríobh chuig Rannóg Lárnach na dTaifead (seoladh thíos) agus an t-eolas seo a thabhairt: - Uimhir PSP - Ainm - Dáta breithe - Sloinne Breithe (más bean phósta tú) - Sloinne Breithe na Máthar - Uimhir Árachais Roimh 1979 (má d'oibrigh tú in Éirinn roimh 1979) - Uimhir theileafóin (ar eagla gur gá dúinn glaoch ort) Taifid Lárnacha An Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí Bóthar Mhic Artair Ard Rámhann Bun Cranncha Dhún na nGall Glao áitiúil: 1890 690 690 Níl 260 ranníocaíocht árachais shóisialta íoctha Éireannacha agam féin ná ag mo pháirtnéir sibhialta nach maireann, ach d'oibrigh mé féin nó mo pháirtnéir sibhialta thar lear. An féidir liom mo ranníocaíochtaí árachais shóisialta ó thír eile a úsáid chun an riachtanas sin a shásamh? Is féidir árachas sóisialta i dtír atá cumhdaithe ag Rialacháin AE nó i dtír a bhfuil Comhaontú Déthaobhach Slándála Sóisialta ag Éirinn léi a úsáid chun an coinníoll seo a chomhlíonadh. Gheobhaidh tú liosta de na tíortha sin i gCeist 27. Ón 27ú Nollaig 2013, is é 260 uimhir íosta na ranníocaíochtaí íoctha a theastóidh don Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh. Nóta: Ní mór 52 ranníocaíocht/creidmheas árachais shóisialta a bheith agatsa, nó ag do chéile/páirtnéír sibhialta nach maireann, in Éirinn, agus ceann amháin díobh ar a laghad ina ranníocaíocht íoctha. An áirítear i leith an Phinsin Stáit (Aistriú)/(Ranníocach) ranníocaíochtaí árachais shóisialta a íocadh i dtír atá cumhdaithe ag Rialacháin CE nó a bhfuil Comhaontú Slándála Sóisialta Déthaobhach ag Éirinn léi? Mura gcáilíonn tú le haghaidh Pinsean Stáit (Ranníocach) Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh bunaithe ar do thaifead árachais shóisialta Éireannach amháin, d'fhéadfadh na ranníocaíochtaí sin cabhrú leat cáiliú le haghaidh pinsean pro rata faoi Rialacháin CE nó faoi Chomhaontú Slándála Sóisialta Déthaobhach. D'fhéadfá cáiliú le haghaidh pinsin ón tír nó ó na tíortha eile, leis. Agus iarratas á dhéanamh agat ar phinsean anseo, ba cheart duit sonraí aon fhostaíochta nó tréimhse chónaithe thar lear a thabhairt ar an bhfoirm iarratais. Cuirfimid na páipéir riachtanacha chuig na húdaráis sa tír i dtrácht, ar do shon, más í ceann de na tíortha atá liostaithe in Ceist 26. Faoi rialacha an AE ar chomhordú na slándála sóisialta féadfaidh tú gluaiseacht ar fud na hEorpa gan aon cheart slándála sóisialta a chailliúint. Is féidir leat féachaint ar fhíseán gearr ina míneofar duit a dtarlaíonn do do cheart ar phinsean seanaoise má chónaíonn tú agus má oibríonn tú i mbreis is tír amháin den Aontas Eorpach nó san Íoslainn, i Lichtinstéin, san Iorua nó san Eilvéis Cá bhfios dom an cineál ranníocaíochta atá á híoc agam? Taispeántar aicme na ranníocaíochta, nó an aicme ÁSPC, ar do P60. Mínítear na haicmí difriúla ÁSPC i gCeist 28. Cad is "Bliain Ranníoca" ann? "Bliain ranníoca" is ea bliain mheasúnachta laistigh de chiall na nAchtanna Cánach, agus "bliain chánach" a thugtar uirthi de ghnáth. Cad is "ranníocaíochtaí féinfhostaithe" ann? Ranníocaíochtaí árachais shóisialta féinfhostaithe is ea ranníocaíochtaí ÁSPC ag Aicme S. Áirítear na ranníocaíochtaí sin agus do theidlíocht ar Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh á meas Más duine féinfhostaithe ab ea do chéile nó do pháirtnéir sibhialta nach maireann agus gur thosaigh sé/sí ag íoc ranníocaíochtaí ag Aicme S an 6 Aibreán 1988 nó dá éis, is féidir do theidlíocht ar Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh a ríomh bunaithe ar do thaifead árachais shóisialta ón dáta sin, má chiallaíonn sé go bhfaighfeá ráta níos airde pinsin, ar choinníoll go sásaíonn tú na coinníollacha eile don phinsean. Ní mór duitse nó do do chéile nó do pháirtnéir sibhialta nach maireann ranníocaíochtaí féinfhostaithe a bheith íoctha agaibh ar feadh bliana ar a laghad sular slánaíodh 66 bliain d'aois nó dáta an bháis, más túisce sin Tá sé tábhachtach a chinntiú go n-íoctar aon dliteanas ÁSPC in am, ionas nach gcaillfear aon íocaíocht pinsin Conas a dhéanaim an 'Meán Bliantúil Gearr' a ríomh? Comhair líon na ranníocaíochtaí árachais shóisialta agus creidiúintí ar do thaifead féin nó ar thaifead do chéile nó do pháirtnéara shibhialta nach maireann sna 3 nó sna 5 bliana ranníoca iomlána roimh aois inphinsin (66 bliain d'aois i láthair na huaire) nó roimh dáta an bháis, más túisce sin. Tabhair ‘Ranníocaíochtaí agus Creidiúintí' air sin. Seo mar a ríomhtar do 'Mheán Bliantúil Gearr': Meán Bliantúil Gearr = Ranníocaíochtaí agus Creidiúintí ÷ 3 or 5 Sampla: Tosaíonn duine ag íoc árachais shóisialta an 1 Eanáir 2008 agus íoctar é go dtí bás an chéile an 1 Aibreán 2013. Tá 52 ranníocaíocht íoctha acu i ngach ceann de bhlianta ranníoca 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 agus 2012, rud a thugann 260 'Ranníocaíochtaí agus Creidiúintí'. Seo mar a ríomhtar an Meán Bliantúil Gearr: Iomlán na mBlianta Ranníoca = 3 Ranníocaíochtaí agus Creidiúintí' = 156 (íoctha sna blianta 2012, 2011 agus 2010) Meán Bliantúil Gearr = Ranníocaíochtaí agus Creidiúintí' ÷ Líon na mBlianta Ranníoca = 156÷3 = 52 Conas a dhéanaim an 'Meán Bliantúil Fada' a ríomh? Comhair líon na mblianta ranníoca, ag tosú leis an mbliain inar thosaigh tú féin nó do chéile nó do pháirtnéir sibhialta nach maireann ag íoc árachais shóisialta suas go dtí an bhliain ranníoca dheireanach agus an bhliain sin san áireamh roimh aois inphinsin (66 bliain i láthair na huaire) nó roimh bhás do chéile nó do pháirtnéara shibhialta, más túisce sin. Tabhair ‘Iomlán na mBlianta Ranníoca' air sin. Comhair na ranníocaíochtaí íoctha agus na creidiúintí ar fad ar do thaifead féin nó ar thaifead do chéile nó do pháirtnéara shibhialta nach maireann sa tréimhse sin (féach Ceist 2 thuas). Tabhair ‘Ranníocaíochtaí agus Creidiúintí' air sin. Seo mar a ríomhtar do :'Mheán Bliantúil Fada': Meán Bliantúil Fada= Ranníocaíochtaí agus Creidiúintí' ÷ Iomlán na mBlianta Ranníoca Sampla: Duine atá ag íoc árachais shóisialta ó 7 Lúnasa 1962, cailltear a c(h)éile nó a p(h)áirtnéir sibhialta an 12 Márta 2012. Ba é 2011 an bhliain ranníoca dheiridh iomlán roimh dháta an bháis. Tá 1,400 ranníocaíocht agus creidiúint acu a áirítear i leith Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh. Iomlán na mBlianta Ranníoca = 50 Ranníocaíochtaí agus Creidmheasanna = 1,400 Meán Bliantúíl Fada = Ranníocaíochtaí agus Creidiúintí' ÷ Iomlán na mBlianta Ranníoca = 1400÷50= 28 Sampla (Ranníocaíochtaí Féinfhostaíochta): Duine atá ag íoc árachais shóisialta ó 7 Lúnasa 1966, cailltear a c(h)éile nó a p(h)áirtnéir sibhialta an 12 Márta 2012. Ba é 2011 an bhliain ranníoca dheiridh iomlán roimh dháta an bháis. Taispeánann a dtaifead ranníocaíochtaí: Ranníocaíochtaí gnáthráta a taifeadadh suas go dtí 1972 agus ranníocaíochtaí Aicme S don bhliain 1988/89 (52 sa bhliain sin) suas go dtí 2000/01 agus an bhliain sin san áireamh. Ag comhaireamh ó 1966 ar aghaidh agus ag cur 2011 san áireamh tá 46 bliain chánach ann. Tá 1028 ranníocaíocht taifeadta inríofa acu san iomlán. Seo mar a ríomhtar an meán bliantúil = 1028÷46= 22. Bunaithe ar an taifead seo, ní cháilíonn an duine le haghaidh an Phinsin Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh. Ach toisc gur thosaigh siad ag íoc ÁSPC Aicme S an 6 Aibreán 1988 agus toisc go bhfuil 52 ranníocaíocht acu don bhliain 1988/89 is féidir an meán bliantúil a chomhaireamh ó thús na bliana 1988/89. Is féidir neamhaird a thabhairt ar na ranníocaíochtaí ÁSPC roimhe sin, toisc gurb é leas an iarratasóra é sin a dhéanamh Ag comhaireamh ó 1988/89 ar aghaidh agus ag cur 2011 san áireamh tá 24 bliain chánach ann. Tá 676 ranníocaíocht taifeadta inríofa acu san iomlán. Seo mar a ríomhtar an meán bliantúil = 676÷24= 28. Bunaithe ar an taifead seo, cáilíonn an duine seo le haghaidh an Phinsin Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh Cé mhéad airgid a bheidh sa phinsean? Déantar an 'Meán Bliantúil Gearr' a ríomh ar dtús. Más 39 nó níos mó é, cáileoidh tú don uasráta. Má tá sé faoi bhun 39, ríomhtar an 'Meán Bliantúil Fada'; ní mór 48 de 'Meán Bliantúil Fada' a bheith agat chun cáiliú le haghaidh an uasráta ach íoctar rátaí laghdaithe má bhíonn do 'Meán Bliantúil Fada' idir 24 agus 47 agus an dá cheann sin san áireamh. Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Sibhialta Mharthanaigh (2012) Cé na sochair nó na liúntais eile a d’fhéadfadh a bheith ag dul dom? Le cois an phinsin, d'fhéadfá cáiliú le haghaidh na n-íocaíochtaí seachtainiúla seo a leanas: - Deontas an Chéile nó an Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh; - Sochar Báis faoin Scéim um Shochair Dhíobhálacha Ceirde; - Méadú i leith Linbh Cháilithe – íoctar é sin i leith linbh faoi 18 mbliain d'aois nó suas go 22 bliain d'aois má tá siad in oideachas lánaimseartha atá ina chónaí nó ina cónaí leat agus á cothabháil nó á chothabháil agat; - Liúntas Maireachtála Aonair – má tá tú 66 nó os a chionn agus má chónaíonn tú i d'aonar nó i d'aonar go príomha; - Liúntas Oileáin – má tá tú 66 nó os a chionn agus má chónaíonn tú ar cheann de na hoileáin sonraithe amach ón gcósta; - Liúntas Aois 80 – a íoctar go huathoibríoch ar 80 bliain a bheith slánaithe; - Liúntas Breosla – íocaíocht faoi réir thástáil maoine, a fhaightear má chónaíonn tú i d'aonar nó le daoine áirithe eile; - Pacáiste Sochar Teaghlaigh – Liúntas Leictreachais nó Gáis agus Saorcheadúnas Teilifíse: ar fáil do dhaoine atá 70 nó os a chionn a chónaíonn sa Stát, agus do dhaoine faoi 70 a chónaíonn sa Stát i gcásanna áirithe. Ní féidir ach le duine amháin as teaghlach cáiliú le haghadh an phacáiste sin ag am amháin. Gheofar breis eolais ar na sochair agus na liúntais seo ar fad ar www.welfare.ie. An féidir liom a bheith fostaithe ar Scéim Fostaíochta Pobail (FP) agus mo phinsin a fháil? Ní féidir. Ón 16 Eanáir 2012 i leith, ní féidir leat Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Páirtí Shibhialta Mharthanaigh a fháil chomh maith le híocaíocht iomlán ar Scéim Fostaíochta Pobail. Íocfaidh an t-urraitheoir FP thú agus beidh d'íocaíocht comhionann le do ráta pearsanta maidir le Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Páirtí Shibhialta Mharthanaigh móide €20 in aghaidh na seachtaine. An féidir liom liúntas oiliúna a fháil agus mo phinsean a fháil freisin? Ní féidir. Ní féidir leat liúntas oiliúna a fháil ag an am céanna is atá Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Páirtí Shibhialta Mharthanaigh á fháil agat. Cathain agus conas a dhéanfaidh mé iarratas ar phinsean? Ba cheart iarratas a dhéanamh ar Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh a luaithe is féidir tar éis bhás an chéile nó an pháirtnéara shibhialta. Nóta: Is féidir go gcaillfeá cuid den phinsean má theipeann ort iarratas a dhéanamh laistigh de 6 mhí de bheith cáilithe. Má tá cónaí ort i bPoblacht na hÉireann, ba cheart duit an fhoirm iarratais WCP1 a chomhlánú agus a chug chuig: WCP1 agus na doiciméid tacaíochta a chur in éineacht léi: Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh An Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí Bóthar an Choláiste Sligeach Glao áitiúil 1890 500 000 Má tá conaí ort i gceann de na tíortha a liostaítear i gCeist 27 agus árachas sóisialta íoctha agat in aon cheann de na tíortha sin, ba cheart duit iarratas a sheoladh chuig an nGníomhaireacht Slándála Shóisialta sa tír sin. Seolfaidh siad sonraí d'iarratais agus na taifid árachais shóisialta cuí chugainn. Gheofar breis eolais ar www.welfare.ie. Cathain agus conas a dhéanfaidh mé iarratas ar phinsean? Is féidir leat athbhreithniú a lorg ón Oifigeach Breithiúnacha trí scríobh chugainn agus a rá linn cén fáth ar cinneadh éagórach é, dar leat. Seo é an seoladh ar cheart scríobh chuige: Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh An Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí Bóthar an Choláiste Sligeach Más amhlaidh, tar éis an athbhreithnithe, go bhfuil tú míshásta fós leis an gcinneadh, féadfaidh tú é a achomharc chuig an Oifig Achomharc laistigh de 21 lá ó dháta an athbhreithnithe, ag: An Oifig Achomhairc Leasa Shóisialaigh Teach D'Olier Sráid D'Olier Baile Átha Cliath 2 Conas a bhfaighidh mé an íocaíocht? Íocaíocht sheachtainiúil is ea an Pinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Sibhialta Mharthanaigh. - Íoctar é ag d'Oifig Phoist áitiúil le Cárta Seirbhíse Sóisialta/Seirbhísí Poiblí nó - I bhfoirm íocaíocht dhíreach isteach i do chuntas reatha, taisce nó coigiltis in institiúid airgeadais. Ní mór duit aon athrú ar do chúinsí a chur in iúl don Roinn láithreach. An mbaineann an Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí cáin ioncaim as mo Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh? Ní bhaineann an Roinn cáin ioncaim as do phinsean. Ach féachtar ar do phinsean, agus ar aon Mhéadú i leith Duine Aosaithe Cháilithe, Leanbh Cáilithe, Méadú i leith Cónaí Aonair, Liúntas Oileáin agus Liúntas Aois 80 mar theacht isteach chun críocha cánach agus braithfidh do dhliteanas cánach ar do chúinsí foriomlána. Ba cheart duit teagmháil a dhéanamh le d'oifig chánach áitiúil má tá ceist agat mar gheall ar do dhliteanas cánach. Nílim 66 bliain d’aois fós ach táim ag dul ar scor ón obair; conas is féidir liom mo thaifead Árachais Shóisialaigh a chosaint le haghaidh mo phinsin? Is féidir leat a bheith faoi árachas i gcónaí tar éis an córas éigeantach ÁSPC a fhágáil, ach ranníocaíochtaí deonacha (VCanna) a íoc. Tá sé de rogha agat ranníocaíochtaí deonacha a dhéanamh má shásaíonn tú coinníollacha áirithe agus mura - bhfuil tú fós sa scéim éigeantach ÁSPC in Éirinn. - mura bhfuil tú fós i scéim éigeantach nó deonach ÁSPC i dtír eile de chuid an AE - má tá tú faoi 66 bliain d'aois - agus má shásaíonn tú coinníollacha cáilitheachta Conas bheith i do Ranníocóir Deonach Chun bheith i do Ranníocóir Deonach ní mór duit - 260 seachtain ÁSPC ar a laghad a bheith íoctha agat mar fhostaí nó mar dhuine féinfhostaithe - iarratas a dhéanamh laistigh de 12 mhí den bhliain ranníocach inar íoc tú árachas éigeantach den uair dheiridh nó inar deonaíodh ranníocaíocht chreidiúnaithe duit - toiliú chun ranníocaíochtaí deonacha a íoc ó thús na seachaine ranníocaíochta a lean an tseachtain inar fhág tú árachas éigeantach. Ranníocaíochtaí Creidiúnaithe Chun cáiliú le haghaidh creidiúintí, ní mór do dhuine a bheith i bhfostaíocht inárachais – ní mór duit ranníocaíocht ÁSPC amháin ar a laghad a bheith íoctha acu mar ranníocóir fostaithe. Ní cháilíonn ranníocaíochtaí féinfhostaíochta, áfach, agus creidiúintí á ríomh. D'fhéadfaí creidiúintí a thabhairt i gcásanna mar dhífhostaíocht, breoiteacht, luathscor, am a caitheadh ar Saoire Cúramóra, agus mar sin de. Is é cuspóir na gcreidiúintí teidlíochtaí árachais shóisialaigh a chosaint i gcás daoine inárachais i dtréimhsí nuair nach bhfuil ar a gcumas ranníocaíochtaí a íoc. D'fhéadfaí cáiliú le haghaidh creidiúintí fiú mura gcáilíonn tú d'íocaíocht leasa shóisialaigh. Coimeádfaidh na creidiúintí seo do thaifead árachais shóisialaigh chun dáta agus cosnóidh siad do cheart, agus ceart do chéile, ar Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Sibhialta Marthanaigh/ Gheofar breis eolais ar chreidiúintí sa bhileog eolais SW12. Má théim chun cónaithe thar lear, an bhfaighidh mé mo Phinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Sibhialta Marthanaigh? Má chónaíonn tú lasmuigh den Stát, nó má bheartaíonn tú é sin a dhéanamh, is féidir leat do phinsean a fháil i bhfoirm díríocaíochta isteach i do chuntas in institiúid airgeadais in Éirinn nó sa tír ina bhfuil cónaí ort. Má bheartaíonn tú dul thar lear iarrtar ort do sheoladh nua a chur chugainn i scríbhinn, mar aon le haon athrú gur mhaith leat a dhéanamh ar do shocruithe íocaíochta. An Rannóg Cothabhála An Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí Bóthar an Choláiste Sligeach Má théann tú chun cónaithe thar lear, cuimhnigh nach mór duit aon athrú ar do chúinsí a chur in iúl don Roinn láithreach. Is baintreach, baintreach fir nó páirtnéir sibhialta marthanach mé ach ní cháilím don phinsean seo. Cad ba cheart dom a dhéanamh anois? Má tá leanbh cáilithe agat, ba cheart duit iarratas a dhéanamh ar Íocaíocht Teaghlach Aontuismitheora (Baintrí) ag d' Ionad Intreo Áitiúil nó ag d'Oifig Áitiúil Leasa Shóisialaigh. Má tá tú faoi 66 bliain d'aois agus gan leanbh cáilithe, ba cheart duit iarratas a dhéanamh ar Phinsean Neamhranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Shibhialta Mharthanaigh chuig an seoladh thíos. Má tá tú 66 bliain d'aois nó os a chionn, ba cheart duit iarratas a dhéanamh ar Phinsean Stáit (Neamhranníocach) chuig an seoladh thíos. Íocaíochtaí de réir tástail acmhainne is ea iad sin. Ba cheart duit iarratas a dhéanamh laistigh de thrí mhí ó theacht chun bheith i do bhaintreach, i do bhaintreach fir nó i do pháirtnéir sibhialta marthanach. Gheofar breis eolais ar www.welfare.ie nó ó: Pinsean Stáit (Neamhranníocach) An Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí Bóthar an Choláiste Sligeach Glao Áitiúil 1890 500 000 Cá bhfaighfidh mé tuilleadh eolais? Gheofar breis eolais ar an bPinsean Ranníocach Baintrí, Baintrí Fir nó Pháirtnéara Sibhialta Mharthanaigh - Ag www.welfare.ie - Cuir glao ar do Ionad Eolais do Shaoránaigh,Ionad Intreo nó ar d'Oifig Áitúil Leasa Shóisialaigh - Glao Áitiúil 1890 500 000 Cad iad na tíortha atá faoi chumhdach Rialacháin CE nó a bhfuil Comhaontú Déthaobhach ag Éirinn leo? Cad iad na tíortha atá faoi chumhdach Rialacháin CE nó a bhfuil Comhaontú Déthaobhach ag Éirinn leo? Nóta: Cur síos an-ghinearálta atá sa tábla seo ar Aicmí ÁSPC agus ar cé na daoine a íocann iad. Gheofar breis eolais ar www.welfare.ie.