How much NI to pay before claiming benefits

aa1112 · Post by **aa1112** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 5:22 pm

Hi,I am in London from last 4 years and i couldnt work because of my son.Jobcentre people told me that I didnt pay enough NI(as I never worked in UK) to claim any benefit.Last 7 months I get my Child benefit which means that my NI is being paid.Can you please tell me what would be the minimum time to wait and apply for benefits again???[/b]

Post by **CR001** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:36 pm

What is your immigration status?
Jobcentre doesn't do all of the benefits, there are different places to apply for different benefits.
What benefits did you want to claim?

Post by **John** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:36 pm

You have been misinformed, or have misunderstood what was said to you. Some benefits are indeed contribution-based, but many are not, including the Child Benefit that you mention.

To make it easier to answer your question please give some information, such as your UK immigration status, and also how long you have been in the UK.

aa1112 · Post by **aa1112** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:01 pm

Thanks for reply.I have been in UK for 4 years now and I am on ILR.

Post by **John** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:08 pm

As you now have ILR, you are entitled to claim whatever benefits your circumstances dictate that you are entitled to.

That includes income-based benefits, not just contribution-based ones.

aa1112 · Post by **aa1112** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:10 pm

Cold you please give more information on what benefits are those????

innocentdevil · Post by **innocentdevil** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:19 pm

http://www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx

go on this website and input your details as honestly as you can and it will tell you what benefits you may be potentially eligible for.

aa1112 · Post by **aa1112** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:28 pm

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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How much NI to pay before claiming benefits

How much NI to pay before claiming benefits