MyWelfare is the online home of welfare services. It gives you easy access to a range of services, including:
- making appointments
- applying for certain benefits
- updating your details
- ordering statements
MyWelfare is safe, secure, and accessible anytime, anywhere, and on all devices.
All you need is an email address, PPSN and bank account details to use these services. You will have to set up a basic MyGovID account, but it is a simple and straight forward process.
You can apply for:
You can also use MyWelfare to:
- access services if you have been affected by COVID-19
- close your COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
- 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
This online channel allows the department to process applications quickly, while being convenient, safe and easy for you to use.
The infographics below provide summary information on Income and Expenditure and total recipients of the main schemes administered by the department.
MyWelfare Quarterly Statistical Report 2022 Q1
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