Request Social Welfare Certificate
Please note that you will may only request a Social Welfare Certificate stating that you are incapable of work if you have already attended your doctor and been examined. (See guidelines from the Department of Social and Family Affairs below).
Department of Social and Family Affairs
Medical Certification Under Social Welfare Legislation – Instructions
for Medical Certifiers.
First Certificate
A patient seeking a first certificate should be medically examined and given a First Certificate where the certifier is satisfied that s/he is incapable of work.In no circumstances should a First Certificate be issued unless the patient is examined first.
Intermediate Certificate
If an incapacity lasts longer than eight days after the date of the First Certificate, an Intermediate Certificate should be issued each week the incapacity lasts, or at such intervals as directed by the Department (see note).An Intermediate Certificate should only be issued on the basis of the results of a medical examination except where the certifier is satisfied for good medical reasons that the patient is still incapable of work.
NOTE:
An Intermediate Certificate should not be given unless the certifier is satisfied that the patient continues to remain incapable of work. It is an irregularity to issue certificated to a patient if you consider that s/he is fit to work.The certifier should regularly review each case and ensure that a Final Certificate is issued as appropriate, without delay.
Final Certificate
A Final Certificate should be issued only if the certifier is satisfied that the patient is fit to resume work on the day of examination or will be fit within the following three days.CENTRE NEWS
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