Job Seekers Allowance

Bubby

Deepmistrust wrote: »

Then he really needs to look at reducing the payments to his debts, rather than making the shortfall up with JSA.

Child benefit only covers her for Class 3 NIC's. Class 1 NI is the contribution that would make her eligible for JSA.

If he is working more than 16 hours, they should, however be entitled to CTC/WTC.

I think they are on payment plans already:( but I will pass the info on and get her to ring them to check. She doesn't "want" to claim benefits but she cannot get a job:(. Thanks:)

Indie_Kid

Debts aren't taken into account for JSA.

Bubby

sh1305 wrote: »

Debts aren't taken into account for JSA.

I am sure she would have realised this. It definately pays to be on benefits and not paying into society in this country if she was in a council house on benefits they would be fine but as it is the impression I get is that if she doesn't find a job they will lose their home:(

Deepmistrust

Bubby wrote: »

I am sure she would have realised this. It definately pays to be on benefits and not paying into society in this country if she was in a council house on benefits they would be fine but as it is the impression I get is that if she doesn't find a job they will lose their home:(

It rarely pays to be on benefits. Even if you are talking purely from a financial sense - it's beneficial for most families to work, especially since the introduction of WTC.

If they lose their home, then they will be homeless and qualify for housing assistance anyway.

Bubby

Deepmistrust wrote: »

If they lose their home, then they will be homeless and qualify for housing assistance anyway.

Oh I will tell her not to be so worried about it then;)

Deepmistrust

Bubby wrote: »

Oh I will tell her not to be so worried about it then;)

That's not quite what I meant.

You implied that she'd be better off if she was in a council house.
I responded by suggesting, if ever she was in need of one (like the people in council houses were when they secured one), then she'll also be eligible for housing assistance.

LizzieS_2

Unless she has paid sufficient british taxes herself (last 2 complete tax years?) she could only claim means tested JSA. Means tested would only apply if her husband was earning the same as NMW for 24 hours per week.

Bubby

LizzieS wrote: »

Unless she has paid sufficient british taxes herself (last 2 complete tax years?) she could only claim means tested JSA. Means tested would only apply if her husband was earning the same as NMW for 24 hours per week.

Thank you:), no she won't have paid any taxes for the past 2 years. Its a shame it doesn't get calculated on taxes you have paid into this country from the start of your working life as she is british and worked for years in the UK before moving abroad. I gave her the number this morning and told her to ring and get some advice:)