Rapid Reclaim

Last updated December 2002

This benefit is dealt with by Jobcentre Plus.

• Will give you confidence to start a job if you are not sure it will last and are concerned it will be difficult to claim benefit again if the job ends
• Simpler shorter forms for re-claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) and Income Support.
• For people who stopped getting JSA or Income Support but need to reclaim within 12 weeks of the benefit stopping.
• Your other circumstances must be the same as when your benefit stopped.

• you or someone you are claiming for is now pregnant, or
• Tax Credits has been claimed or awarded.

Are you under 60 (Income Support customers only).

If YES to all, you may be able to use Rapid Reclaim process.