Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is a benefit paid to eligible people who are
currently unemployed and looking for work.
Brand new claim - Allow up to 40 minutes to apply for JSA online.
If you've claimed JSA in the last six months and none of your circumstances
have changed, it should only take around 15 minutes for you to claim
online.
You can claim online if you are eligible for JSA and 18 or over. You'll
need:
Your claim will only start from the date you submit it. If you delay you could lose benefit.
Remember: once you start your claim, make a note of your user ID and password - you'll then be able to return to your saved claim any time within seven days.
0800 055 6688
0800 012 1888 Welsh language line
0800 023 4888 textphone
Lines are open Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.
You can now claim Jobseekers Allowance Online at:-
www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance
- your National Insurance number
- a phone number where you can be contacted
- financial, employment and education details for you and your partner, if you have one
Your claim will only start from the date you submit it. If you delay you could lose benefit.
Remember: once you start your claim, make a note of your user ID and password - you'll then be able to return to your saved claim any time within seven days.
Return to a saved claim
If you've already started your JSA claim online in the last seven days, you
can log in by entering your user ID and password.
If you've lost your login details, you'll need to start a new claim.
If you've lost your login details, you'll need to start a new claim.
Who is eligible for JSA?
To claim JSA you need to be actively looking for work and:- over 18 but below State Pension age
- unemployed or working fewer than 16 hours per week
- living in England, Scotland or Wales
Under 18s: you can't get JSA, except in special
circumstances. Check with your local Jobcentre Plus to check your eligibility.
Under 20s: you can't get JSA while you are in education and
your parents are receiving Child Benefit for you. If they are, and you've left
school or college this summer, wait until 3 September before applying for JSA
(that's when the Child Benefit payments usually stop).
Full time students: you can't usually get JSA until your
course has officially finished - check the date with your college or
university.
What happens after you've submitted your claim online?
You will:- get a phone call or text message within two working days inviting you to an interview at your local Jobcentre Plus
- attend an interview and agree steps towards finding work
How much will you get paid?
Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to the following amounts*Your status | Maximum weekly amount |
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Under 25 | £56.80 |
Over 25 | £71.70 |
Couples, civil partnerships | £112.55 |
Unable to claim online?
If you're eligible for JSA but can't claim online, contact Jobcentre Plus by phone:0800 055 6688
0800 012 1888 Welsh language line
0800 023 4888 textphone
Lines are open Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Information leaflet from Jobcentre Plus
Find out more about Jobseeker's Allowance using the following link:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I claim online?
To use this service you must:
·
not have received
Employment and Support Allowance in the last calendar month
·
not want to
claim Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) from a future date
·
not want to
reclaim JSA after finishing a training course arranged through your
Jobcentre
·
not be under 18 or
over state pension age
What information may be needed?
·
National
insurance number
·
Contact phone
number
·
Address
·
Part time work
you are currently doing
·
Previous work
you have finished within the last six months
·
Pensions you
are getting or due to get in the next three years
·
Social security
benefits you currently receive or have applied for
·
Other people
that you live with
·
Savings,
shares, bank and building society accounts
·
Other money or
income not already declared
·
Property owned
·
Further
details required may include mortgages, home loans, rental agreements,
service charges and insurance policies.
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How long does an
online application take?
Allow up to 40 minutes to apply for JSA online or around
15 minutes if you can make a repeat claim.
Am I eligible to make a repeat claim?
If you have
claimed Jobseekers Allowance in the last six months and none of your
circumstances have changed you are not usually required to repeat the
majority of the information you have previously provided.
Important information about completing your application
online
When completing
your application you will be asked to answer questions about your
circumstances including current and previous work, other benefits you claim
and education and training.
What happens after I have submitted my claim online?
You will get a phone call or text message within two
working days inviting you to an interview at your local Jobcentre Plus.
Disclaimer
This document is for guidance only. It
covers the requirements for a typical claim and is not a definitive list of
all information that may be needed.
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*Rates correct as of April 2013