Sickness benefits for wife with ILR (Spousal)

[skyscraper101]

My wife was granted ILR last month as the spouse of a British Citizen (me).

Her previous spousal visa stated 'no recourse to public funds' - but has that changed now she has ILR?

She has become unwell and will be unable to work for some time so I would like to investigate if she could get access to any out of work/sickness benefits but I'm unsure if would she even qualify? My limited reading suggests that she would still need to have 5 years in residence with ILR to claim any benefits. Can anyone clarify?

This may even mean in the long run it'd be cheaper to just apply for a full citizenship if that means access to sickness benefits can take effect. Thanks in advance.

[Casa]

Your wife is no longer under Immigration control and is entitled to claim sickness benefit and any other Public funds. There is no requirement to hold ILR for 5 years.

I hope is back in good health soon.

[skyscraper101]

Thank you. That's good to know.