JSB newbie help needed

hinsb

Hi ive a few questions and struggling to get any information...

1) how long should it take to get JSB?
2) will it be backdated?
3) can i apply for supplementary welfare benifits if i am cohabiting wiith someone on JSA??

Thanks

maryk123

hi to answer your questions.
1. usually not that long
2. it will be backdated to the date you apply
3. yes you can apply for swa but your partners income will be taken into a/c and you might get a top up.
hope this helps

hinsb

thanks was just curious on wait time was told by cwo id get it next week n that was a fortnight ago

hinsb

went to apply for swa and was told i cant because of partner is this right???

maryk123

is partner working. how much is she earning, if its greater than the swa rate then you wont qualify. but you can apply for anything.

hinsb

partner not working but on jsa

fl4pj4ck

you can ALWAYS apply, but you may be denied - only in writing and only with a valid reason

eastbono

You could go as an adult dependant on partners claim. There will be a limitation on the amount partner will receive once you are on jsb. You will receive €188 assuming you are entitled to the maximum benefit and partner will receive €124.80 on jsa as the maximum amount you cant receive in these circumstances is €312.80 as a couple.

fl4pj4ck

it doesn't really matter. OP might want to open their own claim, which will be limited to the adult dependant rate

eastbono

fl4pj4ck wrote: »

it doesn't really matter. OP might want to open their own claim, which will be limited to the adult dependant rate

If op opens a jsb claim and has an entitlement to jsb they will receive €188 ..partner on jsa will receive adult dependant rate.(max pay applies to jsa).

fl4pj4ck

yes you're right. I've somehow assumed OP is talking about JSA