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Do I.B. N.I. credits give entitlement to JSA.?

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gritiga
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12 years 7 months ago #88007 by gritiga

Do I.B. N.I. credits give entitlement to JSA.? was created by gritiga

I have been receiving contribution based Incapacity Benefit for 7 years. I have failed my ESA assessment, don't wish to appeal, and am considering claiming 'contribution based' JSA.
Will the National Insurance credits I have accrued whilst claiming I.B entitle me to do so(assuming that I meet the other criteria ? Or do only credits gained whilst in employment count ?

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12 years 7 months ago #88008 by slugsta

Replied by slugsta on topic Re:Do I.B. N.I. credits give entitlement to JSA.?

I am pretty sure that the NI credits you were getting whilst on IB count towards your pension but not any other contributary benefit.

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12 years 7 months ago #88012 by Gordon

Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Do I.B. N.I. credits give entitlement to JSA.?

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There are two Contribution tests for JSA, much the same as ESA.

The first Condition is based on your NI Contributions, these can only aquired through employment or registered self-employment.

The second Condition is based on your NI Contributions and/or NI Credits.

There may be other ways of satisfying the first Condition, but you'll need to get face to face advice to see whether you qualify.

JSA(CB) is usually only payable for six months

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