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do iqualify for job seekers allowance

b_burns
b_burns Posts: 9 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
I wasmade reduntant on the 30/11/210 i receive an occupational pension my wife works 27 hours a week can i claim contribuatory based JSA on my wifes contributions.

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  • MrsManda
    MrsManda Posts: 4,457 Forumite
    You cannot claim JSA on the basis of your wife's N.I. contributions.
    If you are below state pension age and actively jobhunting you can claim JSA. You will get contribution based if you have paid enough N.I. contributions in the relevant years. If not, you can be income-assessed which would take into consideration your household income (inc your wife's salary) and your savings.
    It may be worth claiming whether or not you'll get money as you'll get N.I. contributions paid on your behalf.
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    b_burns wrote: »
    I wasmade reduntant on the 30/11/210 i receive an occupational pension my wife works 27 hours a week can i claim contribuatory based JSA on my wifes contributions.

    You can claim CB JSA on your own NICs but your pension will affect it. You certainly can't claim on your wife's!
  • cassieB57
    cassieB57 Posts: 506 Forumite
    b_burns wrote: »
    I wasmade reduntant on the 30/11/210 i receive an occupational pension my wife works 27 hours a week can i claim contribuatory based JSA on my wifes contributions.

    the first £50 a week of your pension is ignored then deducted £ for £ from any JSA you are entitled to
  • b_burns
    b_burns Posts: 9 Forumite
    Thanks for the replies I have enough NI contributions and an occupational pension of approx £120 per week so is it not worth wile signing on.
  • MissMoneypenny
    MissMoneypenny Posts: 5,324 Forumite
    edited 9 February 2011 at 1:29PM
    b_burns wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies I have enough NI contributions and an occupational pension of approx £120 per week so is it not worth wile signing on.

    Perhaps have a look at some of the other boards on this site to save money? I can't believe how much money I was wasting before I joined this site.:money:

    Here are some of the boards that might help the most:-

    Old Style Money saving
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=33

    Utilities
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=77

    Up Your income
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=145

    Debt-Free wannabe (For some good advice to see where you can save money)
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=76

    Phones, Web, TV
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=67
    RENTING? Have you checked to see that your landlord has permission from their mortgage lender to rent the property? If not, you could be thrown out with very little notice.
    Read the sticky on the House Buying, Renting & Selling board.


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