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Switching from JB to JA

foxy_j · 2008-09-10 22:23:43

Hi guys I'm living at home and I'm currently on jobseekers benefit, but on the lower rate of €127.80 a week. I'm 24 this weekend and i saw on the citizens advice website that when your over 24, your not means tested against your parents income when applying for Job seekers allowance. Is this correct and could i switch…

10-09-2008 10:23pm

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foxy_j

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Hi guys

I'm living at home and I'm currently on jobseekers benefit, but on the lower rate of €127.80 a week. I'm 24 this weekend and i saw on the citizens advice website that when your over 24, your not means tested against your parents income when applying for Job seekers allowance.

Is this correct and could i switch over? thanks

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#2 11-09-2008 8:04am

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Yes you can apply for JA when you turn 24.

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