Close my Jobseeker's Claim - Additional Information
Do you know that you may be entitled to avail of the following schemes and/or supplements if you have recently closed your jobseeker's claim?
Family Income Supplement (FIS) is a weekly payment for families, including one parent families, at work on low pay. It is not subject to income tax and does not affect your entitlement to a medical card. In order to qualify for Family Income Supplement, either you or your spouse must be engaged in insurable employment.
This is a weekly payment for unemployed people who set up their own business. It allows you to keep a portion of your social welfare payment for 2 years and is not subject to tax or Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI).
If you have been made redundant and qualify for Jobseeker’s Benefit then you may be able to keep your jobseeker’s payment while you are setting up your own business.
If you would like to return to education there is a range of supports available. You may be able to do a full-time second-level or third-level course and still keep your jobseeker’s payment.
The Money Advice and Budgeting Service is an independent voluntary service for individuals or families, primarily those on low incomes who need guidance in managing their finances in order to avoid getting into difficulties with creditors and moneylenders. On 13th July 2009 responsibility for the provision of the MABS service was transferred from the Department of Social and Family Affairs to the Citizens Information Board.
If you have been in receipt of Jobseeker’s Benefit while out of work, you should contact your local Revenue office when you resume employment. Your new employer will be notified of your earnings and tax up to the date you resume employment. The taxable amount of the Jobseeker’s Benefit will be included in the earnings figure.
If you are getting a jobseeker’s payment for 12 months or more and take up a job offer for at least 30 hours per week, you may qualify for additional tax credits for 3 years. Contact your local tax office for information. (The job must be expected to last for at least a year.)
If you are unemployed for 12 months or more and get work, or take part in any of the schemes outlined above, you may be able to keep your medical card for 3 years.