Dependency Allowance - Disability During Unemployment
If you do not qualify for the maximum weekly benefit rate, you may be entitled to a dependency allowance. Dependency benefits are payable at 7% of your basic weekly benefit rate for your first dependent and then at 4% for each of the next two dependents (the maximum number of dependents you can claim is three).
If you are legally married or have a civil union partner and your spouse/partner is employed during the week your claim takes effect, you will not be eligible for a dependency allowance.
Individuals who qualify as dependents include an unemployed spouse or civil union partner and an unemployed, unmarried child (including stepchild or legally adopted child) under the age of 19 or, under the age of 22 if attending a public or nonprofit educational institution on a full-time basis.
You are required to provide proof of dependency.
