Social Welfare
This is where I’m ignorant.
1. I know where my local office is but when should I register and can I expect the place to be swamped?You should go down the first day you are unemployed. It probably will be pretty swamped.
2. I have a partner (not married) and a young son, do I get anything extra for them? Yes, you can claim them as dependants
3. Is jobseekers benefit means tested? No, it is based off the stamps you have been paying.
I earned 50K pa and have some savings will this stand against me?
4. How long should I expect to wait for my benefit?
Miscellaneous bills
I’m suspending my pension as I will no longer be able to claim tax relief, however I do have some more questions.
1. Mortgage TRS – Can I assume that I’m no longer entitled to TRS at source?
I’m worried about this as it will hurt. I believe you will still get the TRS
2. VHI – Will our annual VHI bills increase boy 41% when I’m unemployed? The tax relief was 20%, and I believe that you still get that too.
I think I’ve covered everything. If there is anyone her that has experience in these matters and can offer advice in layman’s terms I would really appreciate it.