Contribution based JSA

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Hi everyone

Just wondered if anyone knew; if you live in a full service universal credit area does that mean that you cannot claim contribution based Jobseeker's Allowance?
I have googled but can't seem to find any information to confirm that it even exists anymore?
I am certain I have enough contributions for the last 2 tax years proceeding the benefit year and want to avoid universal credit. I don't want to attempt to claim both benefits in case they automatically put me onto UC,
Is it possible to put in a claim solely for cont based jsa and not UC?
Thanks.

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  • teddysmum
    teddysmum Posts: 9,471 Forumite
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    Anne1234 wrote: »
    Hi everyone

    Just wondered if anyone knew; if you live in a full service universal credit area does that mean that you cannot claim contribution based Jobseeker's Allowance?
    I have googled but can't seem to find any information to confirm that it even exists anymore?
    I am certain I have enough contributions for the last 2 tax years proceeding the benefit year and want to avoid universal credit. I don't want to attempt to claim both benefits in case they automatically put me onto UC,
    Is it possible to put in a claim solely for cont based jsa and not UC?
    Thanks.
    Quite easy to find : https://www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance/what-type-you-get
  • Alice_Holt
    Alice_Holt Posts: 5,950 Forumite
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    Application details for "new style" JSA:
    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-jobseekers-allowance
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