How much savings can I have on Disability Allowance?

€50,000
Disability allowance has the most generous capital disregard of any scheme operated by the Department. A recipient can have up to €50,000 in savings and still receive the full rate of payment.

What disabilities qualify for Disability Allowance Ireland?

To qualify, you must: have an injury, disease or physical or mental disability that has continued, or may be expected to continue, for at least one year. be substantially restricted from doing work that would otherwise be suitable for a person of your age, experience and qualifications. be aged between 16 and 66.

Can a spouse work while on Disability Allowance?

If your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant works, is engaged in self-employment or has an income from a course of training or education, their income could affect your Disability Allowance payment – even if you are not claiming for them as a Qualified Adult on your Disability Allowance payment.

Is the sale of a house taken into account for Disability Allowance?

Your parent’s income is not taken into account when you are assessed for Disability Allowance. The proceeds of the sale of the house up to €190,500 may not be taken into account when assessing your means if you sell your home and: Move to sheltered or special housing in the voluntary, co-operative, statutory or private sectors

Can a civil partner apply for Disability Allowance?

If you or your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant qualifies for Disability Allowance and the other is getting another social welfare payment, you will each get the weekly personal rate of your respective payment. You can get an application form for Disability Allowance (pdf) from the Disability Allowance Section – see ‘Where to apply’ below.

Can a person in receipt of Disability Living Allowance?

Her husband was in receipt of Disability Living Allowance and she had reservations as to whether they could even meet the financial requirements. The good news is, where a person is in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, they will be exempt from meeting the strict income provisions under the financial requirements.

What happens to your disability allowance if your spouse works?

Income from spouse’s, civil partner’s or cohabitant’s work. If your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant works, it can affect your Disability Allowance. Your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant’s weekly earnings are assessed as follows: Weekly earnings are gross earnings less PRSI , superannuation (pension payments) and union dues.

How can I determine how much my husband’s income will affect my disability?

To estimate how much of your husband or wife’s income will be deemed to you, you can follow these guidelines. First, deduct living expenses of $386 for each child from your spouse’s income. Then add your spouse’s income to any income you have. Do not include income from a spouse’s IRA or company pension.

How old does a spouse have to be to receive Social Security disability?

The spouse’s benefit is available only for recipients of SSDI (Social Security disability insurance), not SSI. If you begin to receive SSDI benefits, your spouse may also be eligible for benefits on your earnings in the following situations. Your spouse is 62 years or older.