Jobseekers Allowance While Ill

Richardsct

Can anybody confirm the following-

I understand if I am ill while on JSA I have to inform the jobcentre the first day Iam ill and am allowed up to 14 days WITHOUT providing a Doctors note Before benefit is affected

Do the jobcentre send out Form JSA 28 for me to fill in?

are the above correct?

Thanks

kingfisherblue

I've no idea of the reference number of the form, but when my daughter was on JSA and was ill, the JC sent out a form for her to sign. She returned it and received her payment a few days late. She recovered after a few days, so didn't reach the fortnight that you mention.

cassieB57

Richardsct wrote: »

Can anybody confirm the following-

I understand if I am ill while on JSA I have to inform the jobcentre the first day Iam ill and am allowed up to 14 days WITHOUT providing a Doctors note Before benefit is affected

Do the jobcentre send out Form JSA 28 for me to fill in?

are the above correct?

Thanks

Yes, and yes. And as kfb said, the payment is sent out when the form has been returned (if, that is, you were unable to sign because you were sick on that day)

You can have 2 periods of sickness up to 14 days in 12 months during the jobseeking period.