How much is Partial Capacity Benefit?

Half, three-quarters or all of your personal rate, depending on the medical assessment: moderate, severe or profound. From Invalidity Pension in 2026 that's €129.75, €194.65 or €259.50 a week.

Is there a limit on what I can earn?

No. You can work as many hours as you like, as an employee or self-employed. Your wages don't reduce it.

From Invalidity Pension you lose Fuel Allowance. You keep Free Travel. After 2 years, your income is checked for the Household Benefits Package.

What if I get sick again?

For up to 8 weeks you stay on Partial Capacity Benefit, raised to the full rate. For longer, you may go back to your old payment.

Carers and disability

Back to work on Partial Capacity Benefit

Go back to work and keep half, three-quarters or all of your Illness Benefit or Invalidity Pension. What you'd have each week.

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How much is Partial Capacity Benefit?: Half, three-quarters or all of your personal rate, depending on the medical assessment: moderate, severe or profound. From Invalidity Pension in 2026 that's €129.75, €194.65 or €259.50 a week.
Is there a limit on what I can earn?: No. You can work as many hours as you like, as an employee or self-employed. Your wages don't reduce it.
What do I lose?: From Invalidity Pension you lose Fuel Allowance. You keep Free Travel. After 2 years, your income is checked for the Household Benefits Package.
What if I get sick again?: For up to 8 weeks you stay on Partial Capacity Benefit, raised to the full rate. For longer, you may go back to your old payment.

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