Hi, my name is pamfrits! Can someone with settled status claim benefits?

pamfrits
pamfrits Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited July 2025 in Benefits and income

can someone with settled status in receipt of a state pension from home country claim benefits

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  • pamfrits
    pamfrits Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    settled status benefits have changed

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 11,423 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Heya @pamfrits and welcome to the community. 😊

    Yes, someone with settled status in the UK, who is also receiving a state pension from their home country, can generally claim benefits. The key is to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for the specific benefits they are applying for, such as residency and income requirements.

    Receipt of a foreign state pension is usually considered unearned income and may affect the amount of some UK benefits, but it doesn't automatically disqualify someone from claiming.

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