What can I claim?

niftythrifty33

Just after some advice please. I'm currently out of work as of last week. My DH earns 22k p/a, we have 3 children at home between ages 10-17.

I thought I was able to claim JSA but when I go on the GOV website it says my partner has to be working less than 24 hours per week to claim. Is this correct? Is there anything else I can claim instead? We used to be on benefits when the kids were babies but I have no idea what's available now apart from Child tax credits which we get £34 per week. I did go to the job centre but they just said go online and claim.

Thanks in advance for any help

Torry_Quine

niftythrifty33 wrote: »

Just after some advice please. I'm currently out of work as of last week. My DH earns 22k p/a, we have 3 children at home between ages 10-17.

I thought I was able to claim JSA but when I go on the GOV website it says my partner has to be working less than 24 hours per week to claim. Is this correct? Is there anything else I can claim instead? We used to be on benefits when the kids were babies but I have no idea what's available now apart from Child tax credits which we get £34 per week. I did go to the job centre but they just said go online and claim.

Thanks in advance for any help

If you have sufficient NI contributions for the years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 then you could claim contribution based JSA for 6 months. If not then as your partner is working then you can't get income based JSA.

niftythrifty33

Thanks both. Yes we get child benefit. No I haven't told the tax credit people, will do that tomorrow. I know they can put it up now but I also know that they base it on last years wages so in April next year they could then say we owe them.

I have always paid N.I. contributions so that isn't a problem but what about the fact that my DH works 40 hrs p/w? does that mean I can't get JSA or Income support? Is there anything else I can get? If other mums decide to stay at home and partner works, do they just claim tax credits as they are not actually looking for a job?

I'm also a bit gutted that after looking into EMA, my 2 eldest kids can't get it as it's based on wages from 2012/2013 which is mad as it's now that we need it. The kids were starting to get excited as lots of their friends get it but hey ho!

Also a bit cheeky but can I get free dental now and get my teeth done as I've not been able to afford it before?

Torry_Quine

niftythrifty33 wrote: »

Thanks both. Yes we get child benefit. No I haven't told the tax credit people, will do that tomorrow. I know they can put it up now but I also know that they base it on last years wages so in April next year they could then say we owe them.

I have always paid N.I. contributions so that isn't a problem but what about the fact that my DH works 40 hrs p/w? does that mean I can't get JSA or Income support? Is there anything else I can get? If other mums decide to stay at home and partner works, do they just claim tax credits as they are not actually looking for a job?

I'm also a bit gutted that after looking into EMA, my 2 eldest kids can't get it as it's based on wages from 2012/2013 which is mad as it's now that we need it. The kids were starting to get excited as lots of their friends get it but hey ho!

Also a bit cheeky but can I get free dental now and get my teeth done as I've not been able to afford it before?

The fact that your husband works will not stop you getting JSA contribution based as I said but only for 6 months.

No it doesn't entitle you to free dental care.