switching from JB to JA

[rock_chick]

Hi i qualified for JB a couple of weeks ago and i was wondering what age do you have to be to not be means tested against your parents to receive JA?

My birthday is coming up in a month and i'll be 24. so if i'm still on JB, would i qualify to apply for JA ?? Thanks

 

[ClubMan]

If you qualify for PRSI linked JB why do you want to switch to means tested JA?!?

 

[gipimann]

You would only be switched from JB to JA if your entitlement to JB ran out or if you were only entitled to part-payment of JB and might qualify for more from JA.

The maximum rates of payment for JB and JA are the same.

Parental income is not assessed for JA applicants over 25.

 

[rock_chick]

sorry i should have mentioned that i'm on the lower rate of JB, €127.80 a week. So if i can switch to JA i'd hopefully get the full amount!

 

[circle]

JB is taxable whereas JA isn't, this may be relevant if you are eligible for JA and are employed for part of the year.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/c...ments/?searchterm=jobseeker allowance taxable

You need to be 25 or over to be assessed on your own means:

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/c...yments/unemployed-people/jobseekers-allowance