As an employee, PRSI is paid monthly in wages but also a contribution is paid by Comfort Keepers. Some benefits from the Department of Social Protection (Social Welfare) were extended in Jan 2018 for those working and paying PRSI.
The type of benefits and pensions you may qualify for are decided by the class of PRSI you pay. In general, employees pay Class A PRSI. The benefits covered by each class are listed below.
Social welfare benefits and pensions under Class A PRSI
- State Pension (Transition)
- State Pension (Contributory)
- Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Contributory) Pension
- Guardian’s Payment (Contributory)
- Invalidity Pension
- Occupational Injuries Benefits
- Treatment Benefit (Dental or Optical)
- Jobseeker’s Benefit
- Illness Benefit
- Carer’s Benefit
- Maternity Benefit
- Adoptive Benefit
- Health and Safety Benefit
Social welfare benefits and pensions under Class S PRSI
- State Pension (Contributory)
- Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Contributory) Pension
- Guardian’s Payment (Contributory)
- Maternity Benefit
- Adoptive Benefit
