Is jobseekers allowance the same as universal credit

Jobseekers Allowance 'New Style'

Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) is a benefit for those who are jobless or working fewer than 16 hours per week and are looking for employment.

'New Style' JSA is a weekly payment that may be claimed alone or in conjunction with Universal Credit (UC).

To be eligible for 'New Style' JSA, you must have made national insurance payments for a particular number of years, usually two full tax years before to the year you are claiming.

If you meet the criteria, you may be eligible for 'New Style' JSA for up to 182 days. Following that, your job coach will discuss your alternatives with you.

If you are eligible for both 'New Style' JSA and Universal Credit, any 'New Style' JSA will be included as income for Universal Credit.

When claiming 'New Style' JSA, your savings and capital (or your partner's savings, capital, and income) are not taken into consideration. However, your salary and any pension payments you get may have an impact on the amount you receive.

Is a 'New Style' JSA available to me?

You must fulfill the following fundamental qualifying standards to be eligible for 'New Style' JSA:

You are jobless or work fewer than 16 hours each week.

You do not have a restricted capacity for employment; you are 16 or older and under the state pension age; and you are not enrolled in full-time school.

Be in the United Kingdom and meet the Habitual residence test

Must meet the requirements for National Insurance Contribution

You are not receiving Severe Disability Premium, or you have received it in the previous month and are still eligible.

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