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Pension credit
patgc
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Did ask a few days ago, but no-one answered, so try and word it slightly differently.
hubby (he is 60) is changing from JSA (contribution base) to pension credit in a few weeks. Have read somewhere that he will no longer have to go and 'sign on' every two weeks. Is this correct ?
Also he has been told that he will have to attend the Job Centre for an interview after he has finished for what the Job centre lady called a 'Hot Spot' interview can anyone tell me what this is.
hubby (he is 60) is changing from JSA (contribution base) to pension credit in a few weeks. Have read somewhere that he will no longer have to go and 'sign on' every two weeks. Is this correct ?
Also he has been told that he will have to attend the Job Centre for an interview after he has finished for what the Job centre lady called a 'Hot Spot' interview can anyone tell me what this is.
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Don't know what a 'Hot Spot' interview is, but after 60, men get their National Insurance Contributions credited automatically and therefore do not have to sign or or attend the jobcentre.(AKA HRH_MUngo)
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Yes you are right when he is on Pension Credit he will no longer need to sign on.0
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Many thanks you two. At least I can set his mind at rest about that. Would really like to know what this 'Hot Spot' interview is.(dont know why he didnt ask , men!) Is he still expected to be 'actively seeking employment' whilst on Pension Credit or is it like Income Support when they call people in about once a year to see what they are doing and if their circumstances are still the same. ?0
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No he's not as he now classed as 'retired' but if he wishes to look for a say part-time job that's upto him.0
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