BenefitCheck Ireland

Stop Guessing. Start Knowing.

BenefitCheck Ireland checks what Irish housing and healthcare support you could qualify for. In under 30 seconds, no paperwork, no anxiety, no guesswork.

INSTANT ELIGIBILITY CHECK See if you qualify for:

• HAP (Housing Assistance Payment)
• Social Housing
• Working Family Payment (WFP) Just pick your county, enter your income, and get clear answers.

MEDICAL CARD & GP VISIT CARD CHECK Not sure if you qualify for free or reduced-cost healthcare? Check in minutes.

• See which card you could qualify for under the HSE means test
• Find out how rent, childcare and travel-to-work costs can raise your income threshold
• Understand what each card covers The HSE makes the final decision. This gives you an estimate to help you understand your options.

RENT AFFORDABILITY CALCULATOR Found a place? Check if you can afford it.

• Enter any rent price
• See HAP coverage + WFP boost
• Know your exact top-up amount No more "HAP Gap" confusion. No more surprise costs.

100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE

• No account required
• No data collected
• All calculations happen on your device
• Works offline Your financial details stay on your phone.

BUILT FOR IRISH RENTERS

• Official HAP rates (all 31 counties)
• Budget 2026 WFP thresholds
• HSE Medical Card and GP Visit Card income thresholds
• Includes discretionary rates for Dublin
• Links to your local council

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Renters searching for affordable housing
• Families worried about income limits
• Workers checking if a pay rise affects benefits
• Anyone checking if they qualify for a Medical Card or GP Visit Card
• Anyone navigating Irish housing and healthcare support

WHAT MAKES IT TRUSTWORTHY?

• Data verified against official sources (gov.ie, HSE, Citizens Information)
• Updated for Budget 2026
• Clear disclaimers (always verify with your Local Authority or the HSE)
• No ads, no upsells, no hidden agenda

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Is this official? A: No, BenefitCheck is an independent calculator. Always verify final eligibility with your Local Authority or the HSE. Q: Does it collect my data? A: No. Everything stays on your device. We don't have servers. Q: Is it accurate? A: We use official figures from gov.ie and council websites for housing, and from the HSE and Citizens Information for the Medical Card. Policies can change, so always double-check before applying. Q: What if I'm not in Dublin? A: BenefitCheck covers all 31 counties in Ireland with county-specific HAP rates. Q: Can it check a Medical Card and a GP Visit Card? A: Yes. It estimates eligibility for both under the HSE means test. The HSE makes the final decision.

Download free. Know your options. Find your home.