Claiming benefits after EEA2 granted

[hosok]

Hello,
I read a lot on this forum and could quite understand if it's possible or not to claim Housing Benefits as an EEA, if my wife which is non-EEA has already received her RC for 5 years (EEA2).

The claim would be on both of our names as we're leaving together, but the main one is myself (EEA).

Please anymore links to related threads etc would be much appreciated.
Thanks

[hosok]

Any thoughts? ideas?

[Amber]

Yes a person with a right to reside (e.g. an EEA national who is exercising treaty rights and their family) can claim public funds.

See also, the recent changes for newly arrived EEA nationals (click).

[hosok]

Ok, thanks. as a EEA migrate, self-employed I am eligible. The question is- as far as i know housing benefit is on both names, would be any issues with getting Permanent residency (EEA 3, EEA 4) in 5 years time?

[Amber]

That should not make you an unreasonable burden on the social assistance system of the UK.

[hosok]

Thanks again!

[dorian1986]

Hello there,
I would like to ask if i could claim any benefits as i wear hearing aids.I have % 50 loss of hearing and hold eea2 residence card.

[Amber]

How did you lose your hearing?

[dorian1986]

well sorry about being late, i lost my hearing in my country when i was child,i would like to know if i can claim benefits or not.

[Amber]

Perhaps, you need to visit the CAB and ask about Personal Indeoendence Payments.

[dorian1986]

just one more question if i get PIP would that affect my status i mean i have got EEA2 residence card but later on i would apply for permanent residence card?

[Amber]

You should be ok.