Jobseekers Allowance and accident question

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eiregal

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What happens in a situation where a person is claiming JA and is now unfit to work due to an accident? They aren't available for work so shouldn't be claiming JA, should they?
 
If the JB claimant is no longer available for work then presumably they should contact SW to inform them and to see about claiming Disability Benefit or whatever?
 
Just as Clubman said - the person should apply for Illness Benefit, and submit medical certs if they're unavailable for work.

Entitlement to Illness Benefit is based on PRSI contributions, so if the person has been on Jobseeker's Allowance, they may not qualify for it.

If they don't qualify for Illness Benefit, the person may qualify for Supplementary Welfare Allowance, from the Community Welfare Officer at their local health centre. This is a means-tested payment rather then PRSI-based.
 
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