rejected and confused

some background info: i applied for jsa about 2months ago after i lost my job. because i lost my job and had no income i had to move back in home with my mother. my mother has supported me by putting a roof over my head and by feeding me but otherwise i havnt received anything extra from her in the way of money nor do i expect to.

anyway i received a letter from the hse yesterday stating that my claim had been rejected because my "benefit and privilege has been assessed at 180euro a week based on my mothers income. such means must be deducted from the supplementary welfare allowance rate applicable to me which in my case amounts to 100euro a week."

there is probably a very simple explanation for it but that part of the letter really confused me and i still dont understand why i was rejected.

i no the answer is probably very obvious but i hope someone can help me or at least maybe direct me to a organisation independent of the gov that could maybe help? iv tried talking to my local welfare officer but he was very unhelpful

thanks

presumably you're under 20 and have worked for less than 2 years? have a look at the sticky and that should shed more light.

you also should change your thread title to 'refused job seekers allowance- what are my options?' as the current title will probably lead to the thread being closed as it's a bit confusing.

When you signed on, you applied for SWA while waiting on your jobseeker's claim. SWA is a means-tested payment.

As you are living at home, your parent's income is assessed (this is called benefit and priviledge). The means assessed against you because of your parent's income has been calculated at €180 per week.

If you are under 20 years, the maximum amount of SWA you are entitled to is €100 per week - as your means are greater than that, you are entitled to nothing.

Depending on your employment record and your PRSI contributions, you may qualify for Jobseeker's Benefit which isn't means-tested. If you don't, then you will have to wait until the means test for Jobseeker's Allowance is carried out - it's similar to that for SWA so it's possible that you may not qualify.

The maximum rate of Jobseeker's Allowance for a person under 20 is also €100 per week.