Re: State Contributory Pension

[Donnie1960]

Hope this question is suitable for this forum. I will be eligible for the state contributory pension in a years time having worked all my life. My wife however, being 12 years my junior will be treated as a qualified adult for extra payment. She doesn't work as she is a carer to our special needs child. My question is, should we depart Ireland for the winter months, will we still receive payment for her as a qualified adult, or is that something that is only paid as an add on to my pension provided she is residing in Ireland. Thanks.

 

[Forumuser]

Hope this question is suitable for this forum. I will be eligible for the state contributory pension in a years time having worked all my life. My wife however, being 12 years my junior will be treated as a qualified adult for extra payment. She doesn't work as she is a carer to our special needs child. My question is, should we depart Ireland for the winter months, will we still receive payment for her as a qualified adult, or is that something that is only paid as an add on to my pension provided she is residing in Ireland. Thanks.

You are still entitled to a payment for a QA if you live outside the State with your wife for a couple of months per year.

Operational Guidelines: Absence from the State

Operational Guidelines: Absence from the State.

www.gov.ie

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Exceptions from Disqualification​

Regulations specify the following categories as exempted from disqualification:

Schemes wholly exempt​

The following schemes, mainly contributory pensions and long-term benefits, are all payable while the recipient is absent from the State:

• Death Benefits under the Occupational Injury Benefit Scheme, (i.e. Widow's/Widower's/Surviving Civil Partner's or Guardian's Payments)
• Bereavement Grant
• Disablement Benefit (basic rate)
• Invalidity Pension
• State Pension (Contributory)
• Guardian's Payment (Contributory)
• Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Contributory) Pension

The department may however insist on the production of suitable evidence to show that the relevant conditions for each particular scheme continue to be fulfilled (e.g. retirement or incapacity).
Increases may also continue to be paid where it is the qualified adult or child who is absent from the State. The normal conditions of dependency etc. must, however, continue to be fulfilled.

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[Donnie1960]

You are still entitled to a payment for a QA if you live outside the State with your wife for a couple of months per year.



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Exceptions from Disqualification​

Regulations specify the following categories as exempted from disqualification:

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The department may however insist on the production of suitable evidence to show that the relevant conditions for each particular scheme continue to be fulfilled (e.g. retirement or incapacity).
Increases may also continue to be paid where it is the qualified adult or child who is absent from the State. The normal conditions of dependency etc. must, however, continue to be fulfilled.

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Thanks Forumuser. Appreciate your reply. I tried all permutations of Google searches but couldn't get the information I required. This really helps.