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Signing for credits question

  • 18-07-2014 10:37AM
    #1
    mikester2006
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭


    Hi. Got a letter to say my Jobseekers Benifit time was coming to an end in the coming weeks and the application form to apply for Jobseekers Allowance.

    I know myself that I won't qualify for the Jobseekers allowance (means test), so can I just tell them I'd like to sign on for credits. Or am i required to go through the whole process of applying for the allowance and do I have to get rejected officially before I can sign on for credits ?

    Also - when you are signing on for credits - is it just once a year ? Would being signed on for credits have any benift such as helping me get on courses / schemes ?

    Thanks if anyone has any information or answers to these questions.

    M


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  • #2
    eastbono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭eastbono


    Call in and tell them that you dont wish to purse jsa that you want to sign for credits. Once a year for credits but you still have to be available and looking for full time work. You can go on jobbridge with a credit claim and receive the €50 top up. Its important that you sign for credits for your pension. You wont be picked for CE schemes etc from having a credit claim.


  • #3
    jasminej4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭jasminej4


    Hi, Sorry but whats a credit claim?


  • #4
    eastbono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭eastbono


    http://www.welfare.ie/en/pages/can-i-qualify-for-credits-if-i-am-unemployed.aspx


  • #5
    eddiezero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭eddiezero


    Hi there

    My previous PRSI role finished at the end of April 2012 but I never applied for Jobseekers Benefit as I had the means to support myself.

    However, when I had to apply for JB back in March of this year it was made clear to me by the Deciding Officer that I had insufficient PRSI contributions.

    My partner's salary also ensured I was ineligible for JA when it was means tested.

    So I was advised to apply for Jobseeker's Credits (which I did). I am due later on this month to sign my Annual Declaration of Unemployment at my local office in order to maintain my Jobseeker's Credits.

    I have applied for several jobs in the interim all to no avail.

    My question is does anybody know how long I must keep signing on for JC in order to become eligible for a JB payment?

    Thanks


  • #6
    danjo-xx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,407 ✭✭✭danjo-xx


    Signing for credits only keeps your prsi record safe re pensions, to re-qualify for JSB you need to get min 13wks work with paid contributions.

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit.html


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  • #7
    eddiezero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭eddiezero


    Ok thanks for your help.


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