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New Enterprise Allowance Scheme

J.Mckendrick
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Client wishes to claim the New Enterprise Allowance Scheme (“NEAS”), however has not paid any NI Conts for approx. 5 years and partner’s income is approx. £30k and savings in excess of £16k etc. Can client still apply for the NEAS whilst claiming ESA or U/C (on the grounds of sickness) knowing that he/she will not receive any payment as such but only NI Conts themselves, or must client actually be in the position of receiving the out of work monetary payment itself.
Many thanks.

Andyp5 Citizens Advice Bridport & District
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During a lull in a UC session at local library found this.

The attached providers guidance dating back to 2016 suggests JSA and ESA credits (LCW/LCWRA) only claims may apply. Have a look at claimant group eligibility.

By the time i got to the UC bit, my brain rebelled, and refused to go any further!

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