Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

how long between finishing JB to getting JA

  • 09-04-2012 12:13am
    #1
    iPhone.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭


    Coming to the end of my stamps in about five weeks time. I got a form in the post a week ago to apply for JA.
    Does anyone know how long it normally takes when finishing JB until JA is paid?

    Given that my application will be six weeks in the system is there any hope of a seamless transfer from one to the other?


Comments

  • #2
    fl4pj4ck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,000 ✭✭✭fl4pj4ck


    it took them 6 months to sort out my payment (twas like 2 years ago), in the meantime I applied to CWO and was paid by them


  • #3
    Yawns
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,255 ✭✭✭Yawns


    I was switched straight away. Was called in for a means test as I was approaching the end of my JB. Had everything I needed with me for the interview, answered all questions. Lady was very pleasant to deal with and answered any questions I had.

    I didn't need to go to the CWO for a payment, I just went into the post office to collect as normal the week following the last date of my JB payment.


  • #4
    Sue Ellen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 461 ✭✭Sue Ellen


    Assuming you don't have a recent (last 2 years) history of self employment the 6 weeks should be sufficient for your claim to be reassessed. If this is the case you should go straight from one to the other. There could be a delay of a week. If your claim has to go to an inspector you will have a delay in payment. If you contact your local office next week they should be able to let you know I'd it went to the inspector. Going to the inspector should be the only reason for a delay seeing you provided the documents 6 weeks in advance.


  • #5
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    Sorry to hijack but how long must you be employed before you can draw your stamps. I was self employed for a 7 years and started a job only last week.


  • #6
    Play Bunny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 362 ✭✭Play Bunny


    was wondering how it worked, im in the same boat, however it will clash with me in having baby no2 so i presume i should contact them to let them know when no2 is due? what is the average rate of JSA? does it go on until u get a job or is jsb?:confused:


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Sue Ellen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 461 ✭✭Sue Ellen


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    Sorry to hijack but how long must you be employed before you can draw your stamps. I was self employed for a 7 years and started a job only last week.

    When claiming Benefit your stamps are taken from two years previous. So the stamps from 2012 while be used in 2012 for Job Seekers Benefit. Outside of this time you will have to allot for JA.


  • #8
    Sue Ellen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 461 ✭✭Sue Ellen


    Play Bunny wrote: »
    was wondering how it worked, im in the same boat, however it will clash with me in having baby no2 so i presume i should contact them to let them know when no2 is due? what is the average rate of JSA? does it go on until u get a job or is jsb?:confused:

    Assuming from your question you are on JB at the moment when you have the child you need to complete a firm to have them added to the claim(UP 8). If your JB is expiring once the assessment is done you go on JA. If you have no means the rates on JA & JB are the same. On JA any income from a partner will be taken into account.

    I hope this answers your question.


Advertisement