Jobseeker's Benefit followed by Old Age Pension Bridge Payment

[johnkieran]

Is it possible to claim Job Seekers Benefit at age 64 (and 3 months) for the maximum 9 months, then claim the bridge payment for 65 year olds for 12 months until age 66 before going on to claim the State Pension (contributory) thereafter.
Assuming full PRSI contributions over the last 40 years as an employed individual.

 

[redstar]

If you meet the qualifying conditions for JB and BP65, then yes....

JB

Jobseeker's Pay-Related Benefit

Jobseeker’s Pay-Related Benefit links the benefit a person may get when they become unemployed to their previous earnings. Available from 31 March 2025.

www.gov.ie

BP 65

Operational Guidelines: Benefit Payment for 65 Year Olds

www.gov.ie

 

[S class]

Yes.

If you are in a position where you won't qualify for BP65 (for example if you have rental or investment income in excess of 7.5k per year) you will actually be able to qualify for extended Jobseekers Benefit up to age 66, provided you are receiving Jobseekers Benefit payments up to your 65th birthday.

Jobseekers Benefit beyond age 65 is identical to BP 65.

Can a person with rental or investment income over 7500 euro per year qualify for 65s benefit ?

No. However they could qualify for Jobseekers benefit at age 65. Basically the subsidiary employment rules for Jobseekers benefit are different to those for 65s benefit. Employment 1. PAYE employment Employment 2. Rental or investment income over 7000 euro per year. To qualify...

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