Could anyone help with this benefits question ?
Hello,
I just wondered if anyone had an answer to my question,
I have never claimed anything before and have worked since I was 16 (now 28). I'm currently on maternity leave and my husband and I have decided that the best option for us would for me to take a career break from my job for the next 2yrs to look after our baby.
I am happy with this decison but obviously money will be tight, does anyone know if I would be entitled to JSA or any other benefit (other than child tax credits as I have already spoke to them but they cant help at the min as I am still recieving an income through SMP, but they will revaluate nearer the time.
Have no experience with benefits so hope soeone can help
many thanks
kerry
I just wondered if anyone had an answer to my question,
I have never claimed anything before and have worked since I was 16 (now 28). I'm currently on maternity leave and my husband and I have decided that the best option for us would for me to take a career break from my job for the next 2yrs to look after our baby.
I am happy with this decison but obviously money will be tight, does anyone know if I would be entitled to JSA or any other benefit (other than child tax credits as I have already spoke to them but they cant help at the min as I am still recieving an income through SMP, but they will revaluate nearer the time.
Have no experience with benefits so hope soeone can help
many thanks
kerry
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http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/index.htm
There is a calculator which can indicate what you should get. What I would do is put the income/expenditure which you predict after you have finished SMP.
Hope that helps
go to www.entitledto.co.uk shld give u more of an idea x