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Coronavirus Short Term Incapacity Allowance (Coronavirus STIA)

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A decision made on 28 April 2022

Decision Reference:  MD-SOSEC-2022-323

Public

Subject: Coronavirus Short Term Incapacity Allowance (Coronavirus STIA)

 

Report Title: Coronavirus Short Term Incapacity Allowance (Coronavirus STIA)

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister for Social Security decided that, from 00.01 hours on 29th April 2022, anyone testing positive for Covid 19, would be able to submit Government-approved proof of a positive test for that virus as evidence of incapacity under Article 2(1)(b) of the Social Security (Medical Certification) Order 1974.  They would then be able to apply online for Coronavirus Short Term Incapacity Allowance, without being required to attend their General Practitioner in order to obtain a medical certificate.

Reason for Decision(s):

The legal requirement to self-isolate on receipt of a positive test result for Covid 19 will end at 00.01 hours on 29th April 2022.  The Minister for Social Security has signed a Ministerial Decision to end the payment of Covid 19 Isolation Benefit at the same time. Thereafter, anyone who tests positive for Covid 19 and has Government-approved proof thereof, will be able to make an initial claim online for Coronavirus Short Term Incapacity Allowance. If someone is still unwell and unable to work after the initial period, which might be up to 10 days, they would be required to contact their General Practitioner and receive medical advice in order to extend their claim for the Allowance.

Resource Implications: There are no additional resource or manpower implications arising from this decision.

 

Action Required: The Department to take the necessary action.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Social Security

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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