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Jobseekers allowance increase?

dylsteph · 2013-05-21 10:22:45

Hi there, Does anybody know if my JA goes up when i turn 25? Its been a few weeks since my birthday and just wondering if it gets backdated to when i turned 25? Thanks

21-05-2013 10:22am

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dylsteph

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Hi there,

Does anybody know if my JA goes up when i turn 25? Its been a few weeks since my birthday and just wondering if it gets backdated to when i turned 25?

Thanks

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#2 21-05-2013 10:27am

rsole1

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dylsteph wrote: »

Hi there,

Does anybody know if my JA goes up when i turn 25? Its been a few weeks since my birthday and just wondering if it gets backdated to when i turned 25?

Thanks

Jobseeker Allowance rates in 2013
Maximum rate for people aged 25 or over
New and existing claimants Personal rate Increase for a qualified adult Increase for a qualified child
Maximum rate €188 €124.80 €29.80
Maximum rate for people under 25
Age Personal rate Increase for a qualified adult
18 - 21 €100 €100
22 - 24 €144 €124.80

So yes you will get more and it will be backdated.

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