jobseekers means test, What is it??

danois

I have tried to google and can't seem to find the answer. Is there a calculator that will tell you if you are eligible to apply for JA.

My dads JB is due to run out so he will be looking to change to JA thing is his partner is working and earning about 500 ish a week I think (not sure if thats before or after tax) I told him I am fairly sure that he wont be entitled to anything as she is on a good wage.

I know for FIS its very straight forward and you can work out what you might be able to claim as there are set limits and if you fall below them you apply. I just cant find what the limits are for JA.

Any one able to point me in the right direction? Thanks

mp22

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

danois

mp22 wrote: »

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

I read all that but couldn't find specific amounts as in if your partner ears 400 or more you get nothing. if he/she earns 350 you get 25% of the basic payment.

eastbono

Its gross figure less prsi...there is a €60 disregard and then 60% of the remaining figure is the means. Your dad would have a personal rate of €188 +€124.80 for his partner=€312.80 from this you take whatever the result is for the means and the resulting figure is what your father should receive.

Lets say partner is earning €500 then you disregard €60 = €440....60% of this is €264...take this from €312.80 and this is what jsa applicant would receive €48.80.

Any capital > €20,000 is also assessed as is a second property.

danois

Thanks for that