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Can 2 people claim job seekers allowance in one household
lauren8125
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can you claim jsa if you share a house with someone else who is also claiming jsa?
will this flag up when the newer claim goes through? as it will be under the same address?
will this flag up when the newer claim goes through? as it will be under the same address?
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You can as long as your not in a relationship with that person, though be prepared for them to possibly visit you to confirm this.This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0
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You can both claim contribution based JSA, but if either or both of you are only entitled to income based JSA then it will have to be a joint claim. This is if you are a couple.Lost my soulmate so life is empty.
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no we are not a couple and iam entitled to income based jsa0
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xXMessedUpXx wrote: »You can as long as your not in a relationship with that person, though be prepared for them to possibly visit you to confirm this.
and how the heck can they prove you ARE in a relationship ? lol
This could make a good Hollywood movie
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