What is it?

Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is for people who are available for and actively looking for (seeking) work.

• You may have to make a joint claim with your partner. Ask a personal adviser for details.
• To get benefits, you will need to discuss, usually every 2 weeks, when you are available for work and what you are doing to find a job.
• If you have paid enough National Insurance contributions in the past, you may be able to get contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance.
• If your income and savings are below a certain level, you may be able to claim income-based Jobseeker's Allowance.