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Returning to UK - Pension Credit
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Have a relative who’s lived in Germany for the past 25 years and wants to return to the UK.
She’s British and has been in receipt of UK pension whilst she’s lived there since she reached pension age.
She’ll need to claim Pension Guarantee Credit, housing benefit and council tax benefit.
The Age UK website mentions there may be a period where those Brits returning from overseas have to wait before which time they can receive benefits.
Does anyone know for sure how long that is?
Thanks
She’s British and has been in receipt of UK pension whilst she’s lived there since she reached pension age.
She’ll need to claim Pension Guarantee Credit, housing benefit and council tax benefit.
The Age UK website mentions there may be a period where those Brits returning from overseas have to wait before which time they can receive benefits.
Does anyone know for sure how long that is?
Thanks
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When an advice website says," there may be a period......"
The word may suggests that there is no definite answer, as each case is on its own merits.
Why is your relative moving back to the UK ? What are their circumstances ? Do they have any savings/investments or own any property in the UK or abroad ? Do they receive any pension or benefits from German authorities ?The comments I post are personal opinion. Always refer to official information sources before relying on internet forums. If you have a problem with any organisation, enter into their official complaints process at the earliest opportunity, as sometimes complaints have to be started within a certain time frame.0 -
Typically it is no more than 3 months but it is up to a Decision Maker to look at the circumstances and decide. There is no definitive answer in advance.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.0
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I inferred from the OP that returning relative was a UK citizen rather than a EU national.
They do not therefore have to demonstrate 'right to reside' but they do have to demonstrate that they are habitually resident. That is why the circumstances matter. Being here an 'appreciable time' is one way of showing habitual residence but it is also possible to be habitually resident from the day of arrival.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.0 -
Tries again!
I think this is the right link
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/british-and-irish-citizens-claiming-benefits/0
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