IB to JSA

Tissy101

Hi guys.

I am on IB but feel I am ready to start work again I have put in a new claim online for JSA does anyone know what will happen if I will still be paid IB till the JSA is sorted or will they stop my benefits till the JSA is ready?
Also I get housing benefit but don't want to put in a new claim till my JSA has been granted but do I need to tell council or wait till I am on JSA.

Of course I don't want to be left out of pocket but I understand I may loss some money in the waiting period, my housing benefit is the most important or I will not be able to pay my rent.

Thanks.

rogerblack

In general, you can seek work on ESA and IB, if you are still qualified for those benefits.
(If you are not, you should inform them.)
If you can do this, then you may be eligible for 'back to work' funding that you would not be if you go IB->JSA->Work.

Addressing your case.

You have at the moment made an application for JSA, it has not been approved.
Until your claim is granted, there is no need to tell the council. (As I understand it).

If you are claiming because of a change in your health condition, you should seperately inform the DWP of that.