The Government is to extend the availability of the Enhanced Illness Benefit – paid at €350 per week – until the end of June.
This scheme will continue to support people who are diagnosed with Covid-19 or who need to self-isolate in line with HSE guidelines or the advice of a GP.
EIB is paid at a weekly rate of €350 (excluding Sundays) and is paid from the first day of illness.
In general, EIB is paid for up to seven days but, depending on the severity of the Covid-19 infection, it can be paid for longer.
To date, almost €230 million has been paid under this scheme, supporting over 374,500 people.
As of yesterday morning, there are currently 11,680 people receiving this payment.
Announcing the extension of EIB until June 30th, 2022, Social Protection Minister Humphreys said: “The current payment rate of €350 per week was initially due to cease later this month.
“However, with Covid-19 still circulating in our communities, I believe it is important that we extend the payment until the end of June.
The Minister said anyone who contracts Covid-19 or is displaying symptoms is to self-isolate immediately. “EIB will be made available to you and the easiest way to apply is via MyWelfare.ie she concluded.
