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Unemployment Benefit

aardvaak
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edited 2 April 2020 at 4:28PM in Benefits & tax credits
I have paid Class 3 voluntary contributions for at least the last 3 years - Can I get Unemployment Benefit?

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Posts: 15,696 Forumite
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    The only thing Class 3 contributions count towards is State Pension. However you can (subject to circumstances) claim Universal Credit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/. 

    There are online calculators to help you assess entitlement  https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

    Be aware that claiming UC will end any Tax Credits, Housing Benefit or other means tested benefits you currently get.

    You will be excluded from UC if you have savings over £16,000.

    You may also be able to claim Council Tax Reduction from your local council.


    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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