Is JSA Means Tested

Bantex_2

Friend of mine has just been made redundant and not found antyhing yet.

Been working full time (PAYE) for last 20 odd years

Has some savings.

Can they get JSA?

Thanks

pmlindyloo

As long as they have paid their NI contributions then they will be entitled to contribution based JSA which is not means tested. Lasts for approx, 6 months.

Phil_Linder

pmlindyloo wrote: »

As long as they have paid their NI contributions then they will be entitled to contribution based JSA which is not means tested. Lasts for approx, 6 months.

What do you mean by "Means tested"?

Bantex_2

Phil_Linder wrote: »

What do you mean by "Means tested"?

Will their savings mean they cannot claim?

Caz3121

Means tested means that they look at your level of savings and any partners income
If someone qualifies for Contribution based benefits it does not matter if they have savings or a working partner, as long as they meet the criteria for JSA they will receive it for 26 weeks
If someone does not have enough contributions (or after the 26 weeks of contribution based) they would apply for income based benefits, if they have a working partner or savings over £16k they would not be entitled to any payments

pmlindyloo

Phil_Linder wrote: »

What do you mean by "Means tested"?

Savings/income of partner/capital is not taken into account. The only thing that is taken into account are pensions over £85 ish a week. above that and they deduct 50 % from the JSA.