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Claiming JobSeeker Payment (JSP) 001-19051501

This file explains how an individual can claim JSP online, or with assistance from a Service Officer utilizing Assisted Customer Claim (ACC).

JSP eligibility and employment when to declare

Customers ought to claim as soon as possible online by means of the Services Australia website.

To qualify for JSP an individual should:

– be of qualifying age for JSP
– meet Australian house requirements for JSP
– be jobless, and
– trying to find work and employment going to participate in activities that increase their opportunities of discovering a task, or
– unable to work, study or search for work due to medical condition, disease or injury, or
– utilized or studying full time and are not able to undertake these due to a medical condition, illness or injury and work or study to return to

If the customer has actually suggested they are unable to work due to a short-lived inability, see Customers claiming JobSeeker Payment (JSP)/ Youth Allowance (YA) (Incapacitated).

Disability Support Payment (DSP) sus/can RTW clients claiming JSP

A DSP customer whose payments have actually been suspended/ cancelled return to work (RTW) can declare an alternate payment when:

– they are still working 30 or more hours weekly, and
– their income falls listed below the JSP income test cut-off

For instance, a self-employed DSP consumer is still working 30 hours per week, however their earnings has actually lowered. See Rates and employment Thresholds.

In all cases, check if the consumer is qualified to have their DSP reinstated before taking a look at another payment. See Commencing or going back to work or self-employment Disability Support Pension (DSP).

Early declares for JSP

Customers can lodge an early claim for JSP as much as 13 weeks before the first day of eligibility. On the day they end up being qualified they must provide their bank account balances, proof of earnings and employment separation details.

Customers can begin an early claim online. They will have the ability to finish Your personal information, Your situations and Your financial details.

If making an early claim after a break in payment of 39 weeks or less, the consumer will have less concerns to respond to in the online claim.

Customers can not finish Review and Confirm, Next actions or send the claim online up until within 14 days of being qualified for JSP. They will get a reminder notification 2 week before the eligibility date.

A detained person may lodge a claim approximately 3 weeks before release from jail. These claims are not thought about early claims as the consumer is qualified however not payable when they declare.

Customers moving from a present income support payment can lodge an early claim up to 28 days before the date of credentials.

Online claims

Customers must create a myGov account and connect their Centrelink online account to it.

Once the consumer has linked their Centrelink online account to myGov, to start an online claim for JSP they need to:

– check in to myGov and access their linked Centrelink online account
– ensure their individual information are appropriate. From the menu, select the My details > Personal and contact details > My profile to make updates
– from the menu, choose Payments and claims > Claims > Make a claim. For more details, see Claiming JSP online table in the Self-managed tab

Customers claiming or moving to JSP will see a lowered concern set as part of their online claim if they are:

– presently in receipt of an income support payment, or
– have cancelled from payment in the last 52 weeks

Streamlined claims

Sometimes, a task exists to the client on their Centrelink online account homepage approximately 28 days prior to losing credentials for their existing payment.

The job will allow the customer to undertake a streamlined claim procedure to send a claim for JSP.

See Transfer to JobSeeker Payment (JSP) from another payment.

Assisted Customer Claims (ACC)

ACC can be utilized for customers considered unable or unsuitable to finish an online claim or nominees. ACC needs to likewise be used in instances where a paper claim for Jobseeker Payment (SU716) is lodged at service centres, by means of uploaded files, post or fax. See Claim lodgement of Centrelink Claims.

‘ Channel Hopping’ within ACC suggests:

– the customer can begin a claim online and a Service Officer can take it over, or
– a Service Officer can assist a client begin a claim which can then be finished by the client in their Centrelink online account

Remote clients

If the client lives in a remote area and typically utilizes a representative, Remote Service Centre, or phone to do company and is not able or inappropriate to complete an online claim, the consumer should be transferred to the Remote Claims Processing (RCP) to begin their ACC.

The Remote Claims Processing (RCP) group supplies specialised remote service for determined remote clients.

The client should have:

– the remote indicator showing on the Customer Overview, or
– a in a remote location

To examine the address remains in a remote area:

– browse the town name in Office Locator
– see the Towns Result List
– view the Remoteness column

Customers with candidate plans

Correspondence nominees can submit an online claim for JSP on behalf of their principal.

If a correspondence candidate contacts to claim JSP on behalf of their principal, use an online claim initially. If they decrease the online claim deal, a Service Officer should run Assisted Customer Claim (ACC) with the nominee.

If a candidate is declaring on behalf of an individual, encourage the candidate to help the person claim JSP using the individual’s Centrelink online account. If the nominee is not able or reluctant to do so, a Service Officer is to run ACC with the nominee.

Claim submission exceptions

In some situations, it may not be affordable for a client to complete all Required jobs prior to sending their claim. These include exceptions when particular vulnerabilities exist, see Circumstances Change Monitor (CCM).

Relocating to a Location of Lower Employment Prospects (MALEP)

Do not undertake any MALEP assessments. The Department of Social Services (DSS) have actually paused all Relocating to a Location of Lower Employment Prospects (MALEP) evaluations.

If the customer has moved address within the previous 26 weeks, Services Australia should identify if they have actually decreased their employment prospects by relocating to a brand-new place.

If this holds true, the Service Officer must investigate a possible MALEP work related exemption period.

Unemployed due to a voluntary act or misbehavior

If the client has actually voluntarily left work or been dismissed due to misconduct in the 12 weeks prior to declaring, a joblessness failure or a Joblessness Non-Payment Period (UNPP) may have happened.

Do not create compliance action till the Employment Separation Certificate (SU1) (or equivalent) and/or supporting proof is received to determine a non-compliance occasion has actually occurred.

See Unemployment due to a voluntary act or misconduct.

RapidConnect

Most job applicants undergo RapidConnect and are advised of their requirements or an exemption to RapidConnect during their Participation Interview at the Jobseeker Online Claim Appointment.

Job hunters who are qualified for a recommendation to a Workforce Australia or other expert provider, will have an initial appointment reserved during the Participation Interview. Attending this first company visit is referred to as the task hunter’s RapidConnect requirement.

In many cases, meeting RapidConnect requirements will figure out the start date of the job hunter’s earnings assistance payment. Note: this undergoes task hunters meeting any waiting periods and certification requirements.

Mutual responsibility requirements

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) will automatically refer new job applicants to the Workforce Australia online employment service. This omits job hunters living in Community Development Program (CDP) areas.

Higher rate of JSP for 55 years and over

Single consumer aged 55 years and over who have actually been receiving an earnings assistance payment or allowance for 9 or more continuous months might be entitled to a greater rate of payment. The system will automatically calculate this and apply the appropriate rate for qualified customers.

Single Touch Payroll (STP)

Pre-filled Single Touch Payroll (STP) data may present to customers throughout their online claim. Employer details, name and ABN, will exist to the customer if STP data is supplied to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) within 8 weeks prior to claim.

Customers will have the choice to validate the company within the claim. If a client verifies the company, when on payment, STP pre-filled income will be provided to the client when they report. If the client does not verify the company, when on payment, the STP company may provide to the consumer again when they report.