Carer's Allowance Eligibility Checker
Do you qualify for Carer's Allowance (CA) ?
Answer a few short questions about the care you give, your hours of work and your household income. You'll get a clear yes or no — and if it's no, exactly what stands in the way.
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About you
You will need the following documents to use this checker
- Details of earnings eg pay slip
- Bank statements showing your savings
- Details of investments or property you own (not your home)
- Your partner's income details, if you have one
- PRSI, pension or union deduction amounts
You must be 18 or over. Rates are higher from age 66.
Do you live in Ireland and intend to stay?
Known as the habitual residence condition.
Do you live in a hospital, nursing home or similar institution?
Do you have a spouse, civil partner or cohabiting partner?
Their income is included in the means test.