How Much JSA Should I Be Getting????

dickieg

Hya peeps just a quick one, i was a limited company for the last 12months because i brought a franchise, itgot to the point where it was no longer viable so i packed it all in, and my company stopped trading 31/3/2010. Went to the job centre signed on and they say i am entitled to £65.45 is this right, my wife dosent work, i have a son who is in his final year education but we do have our own house. I have always been in work and paid 30years stamp, i thought i would of been allowed the £102 JSA. Sorry if im not making sense but all this signing on is new to me. Maybe someone could explain in plain language why this is please

dmg24

Did you make a joint or single claim?

Do you have savings or other capital over £6,000?

What Class of stamp have you paid for the past few years?

Indie_Kid

Does your wife claim any out of work benefits?

AngelBadger

As far as I'm aware you can make a joint claim (£102.75) as long as you are both looking for work. Do you and your wife claim any other benefits?

Lillyme

To get JSA you must be actively seeking work and provide proof that you are. If you and your wife are both able and both looking for a job then I would definately make enquiries about your payment.

Is your son at school,college or Uni?

dickieg

I have always paid for my wife, and children, my son is at school (6th form). We have never claimed before, my wife isnt claiming. Im assumming ive put in a claim fo my wife as they asked me if i was married and did she work / claim. HTH

Amistoso_2

if your wife is not looking for work then you can't make a joint claim for JSA, so you would only get £65.45 a week for yourself, you will continue to get child benefit and must inform tax credits your no longer working.
You might also be entitled to CT benefit and LHA if your renting or possibly help with the interest if it's a mortgage you have (conditions apply to this)
maybe your best bet is for both of you to look for employment as it's hard to provide for a family on benefits

kelloggs36

have you claimed tax credits for your son?

dickieg

Yes im claiming TC for my son, so basically my wife is going to have to come and sign on with me then and make a claim for herself

Amistoso_2

will be classed as a joint claim as long as your wife is actively seeking employment as well, if she isn't then you won't get money for her on the claim. Did they not explain it all when you signed on/had work focused interview?

Lillyme

The women are expected to seek work same as the man is - when claiming JSA. If she is to be included in the claim then job hunt she must

You have to learn to ask alot of questions at the job centre, most of the staff don't volunteer info - ask about housing,council tax - the lot - every penny helps.