How to qualify Anyone on a social welfare payment or working and getting a low income may qualify for an Additional Needs Payment. Your weekly household income, expenses and the type of assistance you need will be taken into account. To get an Additional Needs Payment, your application will be reviewed by a Community Welfare Officer and they will look at your circumstances before deciding the payment you can get.
Rate of payment There is no set 'rate of payment' for the Additional Needs Payment. The payment you get will depend on your weekly household income and the type of assistance you need. Examples of applications for the Additional Needs Payment
How to apply You can fill out the form below and send it to your local Community Welfare Service or you can get the form in your local office and fill it out there. There is no need to make an appointment. The application can be submitted by post. Find your local Community Welfare Service. Application Form: Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA1) Claim Form for Supplementary Welfare Allowance/ Additional Needs Payment. Download
What you need to provide for us to help you with your claim To help process your claim, you should have the following: •
Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) for yourself, your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant and your children
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proof of identity, for example: a Public Services Card (if you have one), a passport, driving license, work permit, immigration (GNIB) card
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documents to show your income, expenses and financial situation, such as pay slips and bank statements. If you have any questions about CFI grants or services, state benefits or require information about Cystic Fibrosis, please get in touch with our Member Services Team.
Sam Byrne sbyrne@cfireland.ie
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Caroline Heffernan cheffernan@cfireland.ie
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