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BERFFRO
BERFFRO Posts: 253 Forumite
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I cant seem to find an answer for this anywhere. Basically my partner is suppose to be on IS as she is pregnant. But as i work i doubt it she would be entitled to any amount, But should she still apply? Even though she wouldnt get anything.
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  • skint-student-nurse
    skint-student-nurse Posts: 1,344 Forumite
    try entitledto.com and see what it says,its a rough guide to see what financial help you can get. HTH
    ;)
  • alwaysonthego_2
    alwaysonthego_2 Posts: 8,421 Forumite
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    She will not be eligible for IS because she has a partner and is not a single mum.

    Does she not qualify for maternity pay?
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    If she doesn't qualify for maternity pay, she may be entitled to ESA?
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  • BERFFRO
    BERFFRO Posts: 253 Forumite
    alwaysonthego wrote: »
    She will not be eligible for IS because she has a partner and is not a single mum.

    Does she not qualify for maternity pay?

    She was a student last year! She's now taking a year out of her studies because of the baby.
  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
    she may get IS for a few weeks before and after the birth. After that it will be jsa if she is seeking work. Nothing if she is going to be a stay at home mum
  • alwaysonthego_2
    alwaysonthego_2 Posts: 8,421 Forumite
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    karenx wrote: »
    she may get IS for a few weeks before and after the birth. After that it will be jsa if she is seeking work. Nothing if she is going to be a stay at home mum
    No she won't, it is ESA.
  • alwaysonthego_2
    alwaysonthego_2 Posts: 8,421 Forumite
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    BERFFRO wrote: »
    She was a student last year! She's now taking a year out of her studies because of the baby.
    Dependent on your earnings she may qualify for income based ESA for a few weeks, but no throughout the maternity leave period.
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    There is youth ESA too - not entirely sure how this works.
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  • dookar
    dookar Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    alwaysonthego wrote: »
    No she won't, it is ESA.

    When did this change?
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    October 2008. You can only get IS if you're a single parent or carer.
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