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SSIA can I still claim the dole?

minnie_mouse · 2007-05-08 10:17:52

Hi, quick question if anyone knows? Ive lost my job and have moved home I have an SSIA of 18,000 that matures this week, one of my parents works would I still qualify for the dole?

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08-05-2007 11:17am

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minnie_mouse

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Hi, quick question if anyone knows?

Ive lost my job and have moved home I have an SSIA of 18,000 that matures this week, one of my parents works would I still qualify for the dole?

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#2 08-05-2007 6:07pm
Mrs. MacGyver

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If you are under 25 you will be assessed with the benefit of your parents earnings for Jobseeker's Allowance. An SSIa of E18,000 would not be assessed against you as the first E20,000 held in savings/capital by a person is not counted for means.

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