by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 25, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is a Medical Card? A Medical card is issued by the HSE and allows the cardholder certain health benefits for free. To be awarded, a parent needs to pass a means-tested assessment. However, if your child receives Domiciliary Care Allowance or Disability Allowance,...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 22, 2024 | Financial, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is the Household Benefits Package? The Household Benefits Package is made up of €35 per month off your electricity or gas bills and a free TV Licence from your next renewal date. Who can apply? If you receive a Carer’s Allowance, you are automatically...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jun 26, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is Carer’s Benefit? Carer’s Benefit is a payment made to certain employed parents who stop work or reduce their working hours to 18.5 or less per week to care for a child with additional needs. It is payable for 104 weeks, but once you have used up...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jun 26, 2024 | Financial, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Warmer Home Scheme Under the Warmer Home Scheme if your family home built before 2006 with an energy rating of C or worse and you are in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or Domiciliary Care Allowance. Then, parents can apply for an Energy Consultant to visit their home...
by Allan Cuthbert | May 20, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Carer’s Support Grant FAQ 2024 How much is the Carer’s Support Grant in 2024? The annual Grant for 2024 is €1,850 and will be paid on Thursday 6th of June by the Department of Social Protection. If you are caring for more than one person, you are entitled...
