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Benefits on Tier 1

Questions and discussions about claiming benefits while living and working in the UK

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hiteshdargan
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Benefits on Tier 1

Post by hiteshdargan » Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:00 am

Hi

Please let me know benefits available on Tier 1 visa

- I have a 3 yr old daughter, are there any benefits i can get for her.

- Can i get any medical help from the goverment or do i need to get insurance for me and my dependants.

Wanderer
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Ireland

Post by Wanderer » Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:58 am

What's ur nationality?
An chéad stad eile Stáisiún Uí Chonghaile....

hiteshdargan
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Post by hiteshdargan » Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:59 am

Wanderer wrote:What's ur nationality?
Indian

Wanderer
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Post by Wanderer » Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:03 pm

hiteshdargan wrote:
Wanderer wrote:What's ur nationality?
Indian
Nothing then, unless ur spouse is a BC or has ILR?
An chéad stad eile Stáisiún Uí Chonghaile....

hiteshdargan
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Post by hiteshdargan » Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:06 pm

Wanderer wrote:
hiteshdargan wrote:
Wanderer wrote:What's ur nationality?
Indian
Nothing then, unless ur spouse is a BC or has ILR?
What about education of the kid, is that free for kids above 5 yrs and where can I get details of the types of medical insurance cover available

Wanderer
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Post by Wanderer » Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:25 pm

hiteshdargan wrote:
Wanderer wrote:
hiteshdargan wrote:
Wanderer wrote:What's ur nationality?
Indian
Nothing then, unless ur spouse is a BC or has ILR?
What about education of the kid, is that free for kids above 5 yrs and where can I get details of the types of medical insurance cover available
Education is free yes as is NHS so no issues tho - jsut u cant get CB or WTC/CTC
An chéad stad eile Stáisiún Uí Chonghaile....

hiteshdargan
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Post by hiteshdargan » Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:35 pm

Wanderer wrote:
hiteshdargan wrote:
Wanderer wrote:
hiteshdargan wrote:
Indian
Nothing then, unless ur spouse is a BC or has ILR?
What about education of the kid, is that free for kids above 5 yrs and where can I get details of the types of medical insurance cover available
Education is free yes as is NHS so no issues tho - jsut u cant get CB or WTC/CTC
Hi

I am sure i am sounding quite naive, but could you explain these terms : NHS, CB , WTC, CTC or direct me to some website where I can understand them

Thanks

Danbrix
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Post by Danbrix » Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:03 pm

NHS - National Health Service
CB - Child Benefit
WTC - Working Tax Credit
CTC - Child Tax Credit

See also
http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco ... cfunds.pdf

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Post by Obie » Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:24 pm

[b] Immigration Directorate Instruction on Public Fund [/b] wrote:
What does not count as a public fund?
These include contribution based benefits such as
Contribution based Jobseeker's Allowance
Guardian’s allowance
Incapacity benefit
Contributory related Employment and Support Allowance - ESA(C)
Maternity Allowance
Retirement pension
Statutory Maternity Pay
Widow’s benefit and bereavement benefit

3.1. Public Services
3.1.1.
National Health Service (NHS)
3.1.1.1.
The Department for Health has its own regulations regarding whether or not individuals who are not ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom can receive free NHS treatment. Treatment under the NHS (paid or unpaid) does not count as public funds for the purposes of the Immigration Rules.
3.1.1.2.
Proposed treatment or evidence of treatment may, however, be a basis for refusal of leave to enter or remain on other grounds in the Immigration Rules. For example, a person may be applying for leave to enter/remain in a certain category under the rules when, in fact, they are primarily here to obtain NHS treatment.
3.1.1.3.
Where a person was given leave to enter or remain to have private medical treatment but has had NHS treatment caseworkers should investigate whether the NHS treatment was the treatment they obtained leave to have privately. If so, this may be a breach of the conditions of their stay in the United Kingdom and refusal under the general grounds may apply.
3.1.2.
Local Education Authority (LEA) schooling
3.1.2.1.
All children of compulsory school age are required by law to have access to education. Access to compulsory school age education does not count as public funds for the purposes of the Immigration Rules.
3.1.2.2.
Similar to NHS treatment above, however, where a person was granted leave to remain as a student to study at an independent fee paying school but they have been studying at an LEA funded state school, they may have breached the conditions of their stay in the United Kingdom and refusal under the general grounds may apply.
Provided your immigration status meets the Social Security criteria, you can claim these benefits. If you meet the criteria for claiming any of the above, being in receipt, will not affect your application.
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hiteshdargan
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Post by hiteshdargan » Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:44 pm

Obie wrote:
[b] Immigration Directorate Instruction on Public Fund [/b] wrote:
What does not count as a public fund?
These include contribution based benefits such as
Contribution based Jobseeker's Allowance
Guardian’s allowance
Incapacity benefit
Contributory related Employment and Support Allowance - ESA(C)
Maternity Allowance
Retirement pension
Statutory Maternity Pay
Widow’s benefit and bereavement benefit

3.1. Public Services
3.1.1.
National Health Service (NHS)
3.1.1.1.
The Department for Health has its own regulations regarding whether or not individuals who are not ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom can receive free NHS treatment. Treatment under the NHS (paid or unpaid) does not count as public funds for the purposes of the Immigration Rules.
3.1.1.2.
Proposed treatment or evidence of treatment may, however, be a basis for refusal of leave to enter or remain on other grounds in the Immigration Rules. For example, a person may be applying for leave to enter/remain in a certain category under the rules when, in fact, they are primarily here to obtain NHS treatment.
3.1.1.3.
Where a person was given leave to enter or remain to have private medical treatment but has had NHS treatment caseworkers should investigate whether the NHS treatment was the treatment they obtained leave to have privately. If so, this may be a breach of the conditions of their stay in the United Kingdom and refusal under the general grounds may apply.
3.1.2.
Local Education Authority (LEA) schooling
3.1.2.1.
All children of compulsory school age are required by law to have access to education. Access to compulsory school age education does not count as public funds for the purposes of the Immigration Rules.
3.1.2.2.
Similar to NHS treatment above, however, where a person was granted leave to remain as a student to study at an independent fee paying school but they have been studying at an LEA funded state school, they may have breached the conditions of their stay in the United Kingdom and refusal under the general grounds may apply.
Provided your immigration status meets the Social Security criteria, you can claim these benefits. If you meet the criteria for claiming any of the above, being in receipt, will not affect your application.
How does one become part of NHS

hiteshdargan
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Post by hiteshdargan » Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:04 pm

hiteshdargan wrote:
Obie wrote:
[b] Immigration Directorate Instruction on Public Fund [/b] wrote:
What does not count as a public fund?
These include contribution based benefits such as
Contribution based Jobseeker's Allowance
Guardian’s allowance
Incapacity benefit
Contributory related Employment and Support Allowance - ESA(C)
Maternity Allowance
Retirement pension
Statutory Maternity Pay
Widow’s benefit and bereavement benefit

3.1. Public Services
3.1.1.
National Health Service (NHS)
3.1.1.1.
The Department for Health has its own regulations regarding whether or not individuals who are not ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom can receive free NHS treatment. Treatment under the NHS (paid or unpaid) does not count as public funds for the purposes of the Immigration Rules.
3.1.1.2.
Proposed treatment or evidence of treatment may, however, be a basis for refusal of leave to enter or remain on other grounds in the Immigration Rules. For example, a person may be applying for leave to enter/remain in a certain category under the rules when, in fact, they are primarily here to obtain NHS treatment.
3.1.1.3.
Where a person was given leave to enter or remain to have private medical treatment but has had NHS treatment caseworkers should investigate whether the NHS treatment was the treatment they obtained leave to have privately. If so, this may be a breach of the conditions of their stay in the United Kingdom and refusal under the general grounds may apply.
3.1.2.
Local Education Authority (LEA) schooling
3.1.2.1.
All children of compulsory school age are required by law to have access to education. Access to compulsory school age education does not count as public funds for the purposes of the Immigration Rules.
3.1.2.2.
Similar to NHS treatment above, however, where a person was granted leave to remain as a student to study at an independent fee paying school but they have been studying at an LEA funded state school, they may have breached the conditions of their stay in the United Kingdom and refusal under the general grounds may apply.
Provided your immigration status meets the Social Security criteria, you can claim these benefits. If you meet the criteria for claiming any of the above, being in receipt, will not affect your application.
How does one become part of NHS
Is a Tier 1 visa holder from india and his dependants automatically entitled to NHS or are there any qualifying criterias.

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