Government payment of up to €1,450 available if you meet these two conditions

Even with inflation rates at their lowest in three years, it is still proving difficult for many individuals to afford household expenses with their current weekly income

The government is making a once-off payment to people struggling to contend with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, and you could receive up to €1,450 if you meet two requirements.

With prices of household bills, insurance and groceries all skyrocketing in recent times, a helping hand is the least that people need to survive what feels like a relentless financial onslaught coming from all angles.

Even though inflation rates are at their lowest in three years, they are still higher than what is acceptable, and that is where the Additional Needs Payment scheme comes in to help, as RSVP Live writes.

The payment has been introduced to supplement the income of individuals struggling to make ends meet when their weekly income does not cover the spiralling expenses of late.

When people apply for the scheme, their application will be assessed by a Community Welfare Officer (CWO) in order to accurately determine their circumstances to decide if they qualify.

There will be some exceptions made, however, with the government stating that the CWO will be given the power to grant the payment even to those whose income exceeds the weekly income limit.

Amounts payable include €1,450, €1,200 and €700.

How to qualify for the Additional Needs Payment

To qualify for an Additional Needs Payment, you must:

Live in Ireland and

Have an income below the ‘weekly household income’ limit, which can be found here.

How do you apply for the Additional Needs Payment?

Firstly, organise to meet with your local CWO or make a postal application, though the CWO can still decide to make the appointment in order to speak face-to-face.

Download your application form here, or apply for it from your CWO by emailing [email protected], after which they will post it out to you.

What do you need to provide when applying for the Additional Needs Payment?

You will need some of the following to apply:

PPS number for you and people in your family that are dependent on you such as your partner or children

Proof of your identity such as Public Services Card, Driving Licence or Passport

Proof of address such as a household bill

Proof of residency such as an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) or EU/EEA passport or national ID card

Proof of income and financial situation such as payslips and bank statements

For general information about the Community Welfare Service and application forms, call the number 0818 607 080.

You can find out more about the payment here.

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