Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
If you’re getting income-based JSA
As long as you’re still eligible, you’ll keep getting income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) until your circumstances change.
Jobcentre Plus will talk to you about your options. If you’re eligible you might be able to claim Universal Credit.
You need to take reasonable steps to look for work while getting JSA.
You must tell Jobcentre Plus if your circumstances change, for example you start working or your income changes.
Working hours and income
If you start working more than 16 hours a week, you might stop being eligible for JSA.
You might stop being eligible for income-based JSA if:
- your partner starts working 24 hours or more a week, or increases their hours to 16 hours or more a week
- your savings increase to £16,000 or more (including your partner’s savings)
You cannot apply for income-based JSA any more. Instead, check if you’re eligible for Universal Credit and New Style JSA. You could get both at the same time.