Carers Allowance ??

50Twuncle

My wife was made redundant last month and has had her claim for Jobseekers (C) rejected on the grounds that she has not paid a full two years of NI contributions - she had been made redundant from her previous job, and was on JS for a few months inbetween jobs - making her 2 months short of the 2 years .....
Myself - I am claiming DLA (mid - care) and working 16 hours per week - I was wondering if my wife could claim Carers Allowance instead ??

McKneff

If she was on JSA for a couple of months, she would have had her NI credited so it wont be that.

Can you get her to check with them.

50Twuncle

We have and apparently - notional NI is paid by DWP (for pension purposes) - not to allow continued claiming of JSA

McKneff

Thanks for that, cant help with the Carers question but I'm sure someone will come along soon who can.

merlin68

Yes she can, but bear in mind it counts as income on any wtc claim.

bargain_hunter_1964

Yes she can claim Carers Allowance as long as you continue to recieve middle rate care DLA and she can earn up to £100 per week without losing carers allowance but earn £101.01 and you lose the full weeks benefit. This will also mean that if youare claiming any means tested benefits ie housing and council tax benefit the earnings disregard is £20 per week. This will affect your award of Working tax credit as Carers Allowance is a taxable benefit and therefore fully taken into account when calculating your joint income. It is also worth noting backdating of up to 3 months is allowed without proving good cause so will be automatic if all criteria is met.

Good luck

50Twuncle

What rate is CA paid at ?
And does it depend on savings ?