help with partner moving in, pregnancy etc please

michellen34

Hi everyone,

I'd like to ask for some advice as i've trawled the Internet and still haven't got a clue?
I work 16 hours at £6.32 an hour my partner who doesn't live with me yet is on IB JSA at the moment ,and i've recently found out I'm pregnant :eek:

What I'd like to ask is,

We would like to live together how will it affect his JSA and my WTC etc?

How do i know if i can claim Statuary maternity pay or maternity allowance? i've only been with my company since Nov 2010 and not sure what I should be able to claim?

And probably a stupid question but will my WTC end when i'm on Maternity leave?


As you can tell i haven't got a clue how to work this out any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Indie_Kid

Your partner probably won't be able to JSA - your income and WTC might be too high.

MrsManda

Your partner will have to do a joint JSA claim which may mean he's no longer entitled to any money from JSA though should still get N.I. contributions.
Fill out the benefits advisor here:
https://www.dwpe-services.direct.gov.uk/portal/page/portal/ba/lp?_piref278_36249_278_36248_36248.__ora_navig=

to see what you both are likely to be entitled to.

Eligibility criteria for SMP can be found here
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Expectingorbringingupchildren/DG_175884
if ur not entitled you'll get MA
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Expectingorbringingupchildren/DG_10018869

michellen34

Thank you, will check that out now

[Deleted User]

You need to be earning £97.00 per week to qualify for SMP and assuming you were not already pregnant when you started in November you will qualify.