Health and illness
Illness Benefit
Summary
Short-term income support when a person cannot work due to illness.
Who this may help
People unable to work because of illness and with qualifying PRSI contributions may qualify.
Who may not qualify
People who can continue working or do not meet contribution rules may not qualify.
Next steps
How to apply
You may apply through the illness payment process with medical certification; check official rules.
Official source
Primary official source: Citizens Information
Guidance only. Confirm current eligibility and evidence rules with the official source before applying.
Review and source status
- Prepared by
- MissedBenefits Editorial Team
- Primary sources
- Citizens Information
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-30
- Correction route
- [email protected]
- Status
- Guidance only, not an official decision