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Spouse affecting benefits
Peelerfart
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Could anyone please offer advice on a JSA related question ?
I understand that any money saved over £6000.00 affects JSA payments after six months.
Does the amount of money the, still working, spouse has affect any claim ?
Thanks in anticipation
PF
I understand that any money saved over £6000.00 affects JSA payments after six months.
Does the amount of money the, still working, spouse has affect any claim ?
Thanks in anticipation
PF
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Yes if you are claiming income based JSA. Income based JSA is based on household income/savings.
If you are claiming contributions based JSA then income and savings are not counted at all
Contribution based - first 6 months, no income assessment.
After 6 months, Income Based - assessed on household income and savings0 -
and if your spouse is working 24 hours a week or more, you cannot get income based JSA.0
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