Quick Q re JSA Over 25

QikBax

Hi.

I'm sure the answer is here but I can't seem to find it.

I got notice that my casual JSB is up and have to fill out the form for JSA.

I'm over 25 and living at home. Do I need to provide my parents mortgage receipt? As far as I can tell If I'm over 25 my parents means aren't taken into account.

Thanks for the help

danjo-xx

From my reading of it you are right. Being 25 or more you will be means tested in your own right.

To be assessed for benefit and privilege you must:

• Be 24 years of age or under
• Be living with a parent or step-parent in the family home
• Have applied for Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) or Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA).

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/means_test_for_social_welfare_payments/how_parents_income_can_affect_jobseekers_allowance.html

Immaculata

If you're 25 or over, your parents income is not relevant to your claim.