NI contributions to qualify for contribution based JSA

dothenumbersaddup

Hello, if I have been credited with ni contributions for the last 3 years because I earned above the lower earning threshold, but below the primary threshold will I qualify for contribution based jsa?  Thankyou

sammyjammy

You have not been credited you have been treated as if you paid NI, there is a difference as NI credits don't entitle you to JSA. if you've paid NI for the whole of the period between April 2021 and April 2023 then yes you should be entitled.

dothenumbersaddup

Thanks Sammy, that clears it up - was mixing up the wording