You may also need to claim Universal Credit if you experience a change in circumstances. If you tell us you are currently receiving Income-based JSA we will work out how much you should be entitled to.
So you can see how moving to Universal Credit could affect your entitlements we will also show what you might be entitled to under Universal Credit on the results page. Jobseeker's Allowance JSA is a benefit paid to eligible people who are currently unemployed and actively looking for work.
You can claim JSA if you are: - actively looking for work or working fewer than 16 hours per week - over 18 but below State Pension age - living in England, Scotland or Wales If you are unemployed but not actively seeking work you may instead be able to claim Income Support or, if you are sick or disabled, Employment and Support Allowance.
For more information see eligibility conditions for Income Support or eligibility conditions for Employment and Support Allowance. There are 2 types of JSA: contribution-based and income-based. If you receive JSA income-based you may be able to get help with the cost of your mortgage and other home loans.
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For more information about any aspect of Universal Credit, including how to make a claim, visit Understanding Universal Credit If you currently receive tax credits If you currently receive tax credits from HMRC please be aware that if you submit a claim for Universal Credit your tax credit award will end immediately.
Use the links below to find information about:. Sick pay. Already claiming. Making a new claim. Help with debt and managing money. Job Finding Support. Cookie settings. Accept all cookies. Reject all cookies. Privacy Analytics Marketing. Check our privacy policy for more information NOTE: These settings will only apply to the browser and device you are currently using. Like a lot of benefits, this type of JSA is calculated against your eligibility, personal circumstances and age.
It is important to be aware that you can only claim contribution-based JSA for a maximum of 6 months. And the average amounts may be reduced if you are employed part-time at a certain wage, or you receive a pension.
For this type of JSA, there are varying amounts available to different people, including single individuals over and under 25, couples, and lone parents. Before you make a claim, you may be wondering if you are eligible for either type of JSA listed above.
This is entirely dependent on your circumstances such as age, where you live, right to work, if you have a partner who works and whether or not you have an illness or disability that stops you from working. Everyone who claims JSA whichever type will be required to attend an interview at their local Jobcentre Plus with a work coach.
Those in full time education will not be able to claim JSA. However, those who are enrolled on part-time courses may be eligible to claim depending on their individual circumstances. Before you start to make a claim for JSA, you need to check you are not living in an area where Universal Credit UC has been rolled out. This can be done using the gov. Lines are open Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm.
If you are not sure what type of UC area you are living in, the gov. Once you have submitted a new claim for JSA, your local JobCentre Plus will contact you to arrange an interview at your local branch. It is a mandatory part of the application process that you attend this interview, as failing to do so will mean you cannot start to receive JSA payments, even if you qualify.
At the initial interview, you will meet with a personal adviser who will run over your application and help you to improve your chances of finding a job. These steps will then be documented in your Job Seeker Agreement contract which you must sign in order to start receiving payments. After this initial interview, you must attend regular review interviews every fortnight in order for your JSA payments to continue. When attending a review interview, you must be able to demonstrate that you have been actively seeking work and that you are still available to take up employment opportunities.
If you have claimed JSA within the last 26 weeks your new application process should be much quicker compared to new claimants. However, you will still need to attend another interview at your local JobCentre Plus.
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