MyWelfare is the online home of welfare services. It gives you easy access to a range of services, including:
- applying for certain benefits
- updating your details
- ordering statements
To use MyWelfare, you need an email address. You also need a basic MyGovID account.
You can apply for:
You can also use MyWelfare to:
- close your jobseeker’s payment
- submit Part-Time/Casual/Short-Time Work Support certification
- request a jobseeker's holiday
- complete your work and skills history
- request social welfare payment or PRSI contribution statements
- change your address
- renew your Public Services Card (PSC)
- check your eligibility for dental and optical benefits
- access your personalised customer dashboard
- view and update your claim details
- change your payment method
- track the status of your claim
- view details of any payments you received in the last two years
- access all online MyWelfare services
Learn how to verify your account using MyGovID here.
The infographics below provide summary information about the main schemes administered by the department.
