DLA Exportability?

Ex_Gas_Guzzler

Have been trying to find out info on whether DLA care is exportable to Gibraltar, i am not clear as to whether the special rules mean that it isn't exportable.
If anyone has any info or experience in the matter I would be most grateful.
I have tried to contact the exportability team but they didn't answer my question. It seems Gibraltar is a grey area.
Would be going there with my partner who will be working there.
Many thanks

Brassedoff

Amazed at the question. If you move abroad except for pension, you should lose benefit.

Sorry, I might be a bit harsh, but if you move out of the country anyone's entitlement should stop.

Gib is not in the EU so will not have that rule, ask the Belfast office, but I suspect the normal rules apply.

Nothing personal

Oldernotwiser

Ex_Gas_Guzzler wrote: »

Have been trying to find out info on whether DLA care is exportable to Gibraltar, i am not clear as to whether the special rules mean that it isn't exportable.
If anyone has any info or experience in the matter I would be most grateful.
I have tried to contact the exportability team but they didn't answer my question. It seems Gibraltar is a grey area.
Would be going there with my partner who will be working there.
Many thanks

When you say "special rules" are you referring to a terminal condition?

Ex_Gas_Guzzler

Brassedoff wrote: »

Amazed at the question. If you move abroad except for pension, you should lose benefit.

Sorry, I might be a bit harsh, but if you move out of the country anyone's entitlement should stop.

Gib is not in the EU so will not have that rule, ask the Belfast office, but I suspect the normal rules apply.

Nothing personal

It doesn't take much to amaze you...and don't be sorry.

[Deleted User]

Brassedoff wrote: »

Amazed at the question. If you move abroad except for pension, you should lose benefit.

Sorry, I might be a bit harsh, but if you move out of the country anyone's entitlement should stop.

Gib is not in the EU so will not have that rule, ask the Belfast office, but I suspect the normal rules apply.

Nothing personal

so pensions arent benifits?
dla care should be exportable but NOT mobility(at the moment),within eu countries or the eea area(european economic area),so i suspect you need to clarify if gib is classed as eu or eea

seven-day-weekend

See my post from the sticky at the top of the board:


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]There are several UK Benefits that can be taken whilst living abroad in an EU country. For the purpose of this guide, EU refers to the following countries:


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]. Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden. EEA: Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein. Others: Gibraltar, Switzerland. [/FONT]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Basic State Pension can be taken anywhere in the world, but some countries do not get yearly rises; however all the EU countries above do.[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Contact :http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensions...sion/DG_180132[/FONT]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Incapacity Benefit/Contributions-based ESA[/FONT]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]This can be exported to the EU,but you must have qualified for it before you left the UK and continue to meet the criteria. You will still be sent the questionnaires for IB and still be expected to attend a medical in the country of residence (with an English-speaking Doctor approved by the DWP) . It is not clear as yet how the requirements for ESA will be fulfilled.[/FONT]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]If you are on IB or ESA you will be fully covered for the healthcare of the country you live in. You will be given Form E121 by the DWP,( you may need to ask for this); you need to register this with the Social services in the country you live in. You will not be able to access the British NHS other than for accidents/emergencies/illnesses sustained whilst you are actually in the UK. Any dependents will also be covered.[/FONT]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Contact International Pension Centre : Employment and Support Allowance +44 191 218 7117 [/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Incapacity Benefit +44 191 218 7644 [/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]:[/FONT]




[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Disability Living Allowance./Attendance Allowance/Carers' Allowance[/FONT]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]The European Court of Justice decided in October 2007 that certain UK disability benefits can be paid to some people living abroad. . The decision affects:[/FONT]

• [FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Disability Living Allowance (care component only) [/FONT]
• [FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Attendance Allowance [/FONT]
• [FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Carer's Allowance[/FONT]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]For more information, contact http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Disabled...port/DG_065148[/FONT][/FONT]

Ex_Gas_Guzzler

Thanks Seven day weekend
We couldn't get an straight answer from exportability dept, but it seems from your info that they do include Gibraltar for DLA and IB, many thanks for taking the time to reply. Great info have spent ages looking on the web, should have come here first!



Woodbine and Transformer
Many yes it seems care component only. Great info, many thanks for your reply