Beyond The State Pension Age
Male claimants who reach the State Pension age for females (which is currently just over 61 years) are still eligible to claim Jobseeker's Allowance, although they must remain actively looking for work. Female claimants can only claim until they reach their relevant State Pension age. In both cases, the State Pension age is due to rise to 66 by 2020.
A claimant (regardless of their sex) can instead apply for Pension Credit after they have reached the female state pension age. This replaces their Jobseeker's payments and avoids the requirement to sign on. NI credits will be paid on their behalf, regardless of whether they are claiming either benefit.
Read more about this topic: Jobseeker's Allowance
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