Contribution Based JSA to Income Based JSA

[Braveheart2009]

Hi,

 

If you have applied for any benefits a single claim rather than a joint claim if your married can your partner call up, make a story up and cancel your benefit claim?

 

Also, when making a single claim what if you cannot get a hold of her payslips or bank statements that the job center ask for?

 

Thanks.

[backofbeyond]

If the JCP receive information (from anyone) relating to a claim that they believe to be fraudulent then they will investigate I would have thought.

 

With regards to payslips, they can normally accept a letter from your employer but wage slips will probably need to be seen at some point.

[id6052]

which benefit(s) are you referring to?

[ErikaPNP]

You cannot claim as a single person when you are part of a couple - to do so would be fraudulent. Thread closed.

[Braveheart2009]

Hi,

 

If your partner doesn't agree for you to apply for any benefits and refuses to assist although you such as getting bank statements or wage slips employee information, which you are entitled too by law can this stop you for claiming? Basically do they have to agree or you won't get benefits?

 

Thanks.

[flumps1976]

What benefits are you wanting to claim?

[id6052]

if you are applying for a means tested benefit, then the DWP/LA will need to assess the income of both you and your partner - if you and your partner refuse or fail to provide sufficient evidence to establish your entitlement to the benefit, it is highly likely that your claim may be refused

[backofbeyond]

Firstly having read your previous thread regarding partner / wife ringing and reporting you for fraud I must say I am perplexed as to what you are actually trying to do.

 

Like mentioned above benefits such as JSA & HBare means tested and work on your household income. Not quite sure what happens if your finances are completely separate but to be honest I think you need to sort the situation out prior to applying. Why is your wife / partner objecting to you applying for benefits?

[backofbeyond]

Previous thread located here

[Braveheart2009]

We are having a lot of problems and do not wish to discuss them but she is being nasty by not giving me wage slips or bank statements to get her own back. I am activley looking for work.

[Nystagmite]

There's nothing you can do if she won't give you her wage slips.

[flumps1976]

You will have to claim contrubtion based JSA then if she won't supply you with the information a legitimate claim for Income Based JSA would never be processed for payment and I noticed your previous thread was closed as it appeared you were asking how to mak a fraudulent claim.

[martin2006]

Are you still living together as husband and wife?

[backofbeyond]

Without sounding rude or harsh your domestic issues as a couple really aren't anything to do with Job Centre Plus. If you are separated then I guess that is a different matter and you would be claiming as a single person.

[Braveheart2009]

We are still living together and I am not asking about making a fraudulent claim?

[flumps1976]

If you are still a couple and living together then yes of course you will have to declare any earnings and or savings heldf by your partner, if they refuse to provide the information your claim for JSA will simply be closed as information requested not supplied. Sorry but as a couple you are both obliged to provide the information and if they won't provide te information then the DWP/JCP won't pursue or obtain the information on your behalf.

You will need to sit down and have a conversation together as to why the application needs to be made and what or what won't happen if they dig their heels in.

[Braveheart2009]

Hi,

 

Anyone been through one recently? What kind of questions do they ask you everything on the application form is it all over again?

 

Thanks.

[flumps1976]

Is it your first appointment? If it is then you may receive a call from an FA to confirm that the information is correct and to advise what documents will be required at the first meeting (e.g ID, bank statements, payslips) to allow the claim to be sent off after your attendance for the claim to be processed. If there are any additional areas to be looked at then you will see the FA in the office firstly for 10 minutes before seeing your advisor to agree a job seekers agreement.

 

You will also sign the customer statement (claim form completed by the initial telephone call or online application).

[Braveheart2009]

Will i be questioned about my previous employment?

[flumps1976]

yes. you will be asked if you have worked previously or how you have supported yourself financially during the last 6 months prior to your claim. if you worked in the last 6 months you will be asked about the reasons that your job ended and you may have additional paperwork to complete about this if you left voluntarily.

[Braveheart2009]

Hi,

 

How does the situation of divorce impact on a self claimed JSA contribution based where you have no kids or home (living with parents) or car or loans to pay off? Can the job centre stopped your JSA because you got divorced? What documents do they want to see?

[ErikaPNP]

They won't stop a conts only based claim however if you named your spouse on the claim forms then the spouse will be named on the benefit record as the partner. You will need to advise them that you are no longer living with a partner. You will also need to provide them with a change of address if you claimed JSA prior to moving in with your parents.

[Braveheart2009]

I heard from someone that new laws are coming in from the government possibly in December or the New Year that the Job Centre will not pay any money for rent or mortgage repayments and they may a big may replace it with an allowance they give you, but with the Euro about to crash its not looking good next year.

 

Anyone read or heard similar?

[Lilly_Monroe]

I heard from someone that new laws are coming in from the government possibly in December or the New Year that the Job Centre will not pay any money for rent or mortgage repayments and they may a big may replace it with an allowance they give you, but with the Euro about to crash its not looking good next year.

 

Anyone read or heard similar?

 

Oh I hope not, that would put a lot of people out on the streets, and a lot of Councils and private rental companies in financial trouble.

 

Lilly

[Nystagmite]

Do you have a link please? Not heard it either.