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Is my wife entitled to Job Seakers Allowance

DSD_2
DSD_2 Posts: 2 Newbie
in Benefits & tax credits
My wife was made redundant after working for a firm for 13 years. I am still in employment and earn around £24,000 a year plus a pension of around £7,000 a year. Will she still be entitled to claim Job Seakers Allowance.

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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    As she has been in (full time?) employment for so long, she should be entitled to Contributions Based JSA x
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  • healy
    healy Posts: 5,292 Forumite
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    Your wife should be able claim Contribution based JSA for up to 6 months, your income will not affect her claim.
  • healy
    healy Posts: 5,292 Forumite
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    dmg24 wrote: »
    As she has been in (full time?) employment for so long, she should be entitled to Contributions Based JSA x

    You beat me to it you little minx! You were not there when I started typing.
  • DSD_2
    DSD_2 Posts: 2 Newbie
    To all those who gave advice I would like to say a very big "Thank You". My wife has been interviewed and it would appear that she is entitled to JSA.
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Great news DSD ... and welcome to MSE! x
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