Chapter 13: Jobseeker’s allowance

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A. General conditions

1. What is jobseeker’s allowance?

2. Do you qualify?

3. Working full time or part time

4. Limited capability for work

5. How do you claim?

B. ‘New style’ and contribution-based JSA

6. Do you qualify?

7. National insurance contribution conditions

8. How much do you get?

9. Does anything affect what you get?

10. How long do ‘new style’ and contribution-based JSA last?

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