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starkey
                              

welfare rights advisor, norcas Norfolk
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05th Nov 2009

A 8 National & benefit entitlement
Thu 03-Dec-09 02:19 PM

Hello everyone (especially them that are able to help ;- 0)

I'm due to see a client tomorrow who is a Polish National. She has been in the UK for just under 5 years. Client is a lone parent (4 year old) with another baby due in 2 weeks.

Client has worked (for the majority of her time in the UK) but has never completed the 12 months WRC.

Client made a claim for IS which was obviously refused, as was her claim for HB and C/Tax.

Now, my question is..... Am I correct in saying that she can claim Maternity Allowance (looking at her work record she should fulfill the criteria) but that she would still not be able to claim HB and C/tax on the basis of 'low income'?

Would there be any issues in her claiming MA if she has technically not actually worked Legally in the UK.

Would I also be correct in saying that she would not be eligible for making a claim for a 'Health in pregnancy grant'.

The client has also just been served with a warrant for eviction by her Landlord becuase she is 6 months in arrears.

Any thoughts or comments will be gratefully received.

Regards Jackie


  

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