Jobseeker Support : Contents
Release from prison
A client may be entitled to Jobseeker Support when they are released from prison. The date to recommence payment depends on the length of time the client has been in prison.
Partner
Where the partner of a person in prison has been receiving a benefit, this will need to be reviewed from the date of release.
For more information see:
- Jobseeker Support Prisoners
Legislation
- Commencement of benefits sections 311-319 Social Security Act 2018
- Exemptions from, and period of, stand down Part 6, subpart 2 Social Security Regulations 2018
