Contribution based JSA

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Kaz101
Kaz101 Posts: 55 Forumite
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HI

Another question please. If I am made redundant and therefore become unemployed will I automatically be eligible for contribution based JSA; Ie the only criteria is that I must had paid NI contributions (which I have); no limit on savings etc?

I know I will not be entitled to income based JSA as I have a partner who is employed.

I was unaware until today that there even was a contribution based JSA benefit - so thanks moneysaving !

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  • bunny999
    bunny999 Posts: 970 Forumite
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    You have to have paid NI in the previous 2 tax years. There is no limit on savings.
  • Kaz101
    Kaz101 Posts: 55 Forumite
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    Thank you Bunny 999. That's good news.
  • catmiaow
    catmiaow Posts: 5,954 Forumite
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    Can only be paid contribution based for up to 6 months, after that it goes to income based which not everyone qualifies for.
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  • LittleVoice
    LittleVoice Posts: 8,974 Forumite
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    Kaz101 wrote: »
    HI

    Another question please. If I am made redundant and therefore become unemployed will I automatically be eligible for contribution based JSA; Ie the only criteria is that I must had paid NI contributions (which I have); no limit on savings etc?

    I know I will not be entitled to income based JSA as I have a partner who is employed.

    I was unaware until today that there even was a contribution based JSA benefit - so thanks moneysaving !

    Think positively!

    If your job is redundant you are likley to have a fair bit of notice and may well have another job to move to and therefore never be unemployed.
  • Cliddy
    Cliddy Posts: 229 Forumite
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    Re. the 2 years contributions needed to qualify. They have to be achieved in employment, you can't "pay" for them. Is this true ? I am in the situation that I have been filling in doing work that didn't get NI payments. This has left me with a contributions gap. Not a problem for pension as I have the necessary 30 years, but can't get back into signing on.
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