Carer’s Benefit

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Carer’s Benefit

Check the standard rate for an insured carer leaving or reducing work.

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People receiving full-time carePaid weeks to estimate (maximum 104 per recipient)Weekly income while caring after scheme-allowed deductions (€)Is the carer aged 16 or over?Did the carer leave or reduce work to provide care?Has the Department confirmed that the relevant PRSI conditions are met?Has the Department confirmed the full-time care requirement?Does the carer receive another weekly welfare payment?

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Evidence and limits

This excludes Child Support Payments. Medical certification, work arrangements, remaining entitlement, tax and overlapping payments need individual confirmation.

Rule carers-benefit-2026.2 · effective 1 July 2026 · source checked 9 September 2026.

Official scheme information

The relevant authority decides entitlement. Do not delay an application because of this estimate. Other payments, dependants, tax, PRSI records and individual circumstances can change the outcome.