Jobseeker's AllowanceWhat is Jobseeker's Allowance?Jobseeker's Allowance is the main benefit for people who are out of work. If you are eligible it is paid when you don't have a job and are looking for work. There are 2 types of Jobseeker's Allowance:
- The first is called 'Contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance'. You may get Contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance if you have paid or been credited with class 1 National Insurance (NI) contributions in the relevant tax years. Self employed contributions will not generally qualify you for Contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance.
- The other is based on your income and savings. This is called 'Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance'.
What are the benefit rates?Contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Person aged 16-17: £47.95
- Person aged 18-24: £47.95
- Person aged 25 or over: £60.50
Income-based Jobseeker's AllowancePersonal allowances - single people Rate
- Person aged 16-17: £47.95
- Person aged 18-24: £47.95
- Person aged 25 or over: £60.50
Personal allowances - couple Rate
- Both aged 16-17: £47.95
- Both aged 16/17, one disabled: £47.95
- Both aged 16/17, with responsibility for a child: £72.35
- One aged 16/17, one aged 18-24: £47.95
- One aged 16/17, one aged over 25: £60.50
- Both aged 18 or over: £94.95
Lone parents Rate
- Aged 16-17: £47.95
- or depending on their circumstances: £47.95
- Aged 18 or over: £60.50
Dependent children Rate
- Payable from birth up to the day before their 20th birthday: £52.59
Most families in receipt of Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance receive support for their children through Child Tax Credit. A decision will be made on transferring the remaining cases in due course. Find out more about Child Tax Credit. What do I need to do next?Call 0800 055 6688 (8am - 6pm Monday to Friday). A textphone service is available if you have a speech or hearing impairment 0800 023 4888.  Jobseeker's Allowance (274.46kb)
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