The benefits system

The benefits system

1. Contributory

   • Contributory benefits are these benefits that people are fully entitled to because they've paid in when they could and they can use these benefits when they need.
   • They are flat-rate benefits because 1)helps to keep the costs in system in check 2)don't have to undergo a 'means test' or they are not 'means tested' so they are getting these benefits once they've paid NI.
   • Contributions-based JSA
     • Conditions
       • 18+
       • not a full time student
       • Part-timer or worse
       • able and fully available to work
       • Able to demonstrate that you're seeking job
       • Willing and able to attend JSA interviews
         • every two weeks
     • Paid for 6 months
   • Statutory sick pay
     • Can have if you were sick for 4 or more days
     • Fixed weekly amount for a minimum of 28 weeks

2. Non-contributory

   • Are paid to those who never paid into NIC or to those who need addition money to meet their needs.
   • Income-based JSA
     • Doesn't have a time limit
     • Conditions
       • You (and partner) must have less than £16k in savings
       • Partner should work less than 24h pw
       • Part-time student or less
         • If they want to give up on a course once found a job
     • Means tested
       • Benefit can be reduces to the changes in circumstances
     • Can be claimed by self-employed people if their business no longer runs

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4. Jobseeker's Allowance