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JA: Does my dad paying my rent count towards means

Camelite · 2012-10-17 21:06:11

Hi, I have a question about the means test for Jobseeker Allowance. I'm 28 living with my parents, if I understand it correctly that means I'm can get the 188 full JA if I meet the other conditions. But - I want to move out & my Dad said he'd pay my rent. So will that (about 100/wk or less) count towards means and so I'd…

17-10-2012 10:06pm

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Camelite

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Hi,
I have a question about the means test for Jobseeker Allowance. I'm 28 living with my parents, if I understand it correctly that means I'm can get the 188 full JA if I meet the other conditions. But - I want to move out & my Dad said he'd pay my rent. So will that (about 100/wk or less) count towards means and so I'd only get 88 or so?

Thanks.

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#2 18-10-2012 12:17am

cee_jay

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Any money your father gives you towards your rent will be seen as cash income, and assessed on a euro per euro basis.

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