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That was always the case even when it was called UB/UA.Unemployment Benefit is now called Job Seekers Benefit. So if someone is not looking for work he/she cannot claim Job Seekers Benefit.
Or they could apply for means tested UA/JA?When the benefit runs out it's necessary to work for 13 weeks to re-qualify for Job Seekers benefit.
I was under the impression I could just buy stamps to keep my credits, and not have to be still looking for a job. WIll I not get my credits if they think I'm not looking for a job
I know. I never said that they didn't. My point was that genuinely seeking and being available for work was always a qualifying condition even when the terms UB/UA were used instead of JB/JA.The OP called it Unemployment Benefit.
Yes - but experience has taught me to err on the site of caution because a lot of people say benefit or assistance without really understanding the difference between the two and the fact that losing benefit doesn't necessarily preclude applying for assistance.Yes the OP could apply for assistance. But the query was in relation to Unemployment Benefit!!! and credits
So the credits payable when claiming Jobseekers/Unemployment Benefit (or Allowance?) are irrelevant since you no longer qualify to claim them and Voluntary Contributions don't cover short term benefits such as Treatment Benefit but do cover some long term benefits.I was looking for a job, but had no luck, so have decided to stop looking, and move house back to the country. We'll be moving in the summer, so theres no point in me looking for a job now, as I will only be in it for a few months. I do however want to keep up my credits, as when we move I will look for a job, and don't want to lose my dental benefit, pension etc. Hope that makes sense.
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