Moving abroad
#1
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Moving abroad
Just a bit of information needed please.
I'm currently pregnant and planning to travel to Ireland for the birth and to live, I wanted to know once in the republic of Ireland would I be able to claim housing benefits as I do in the UK and would I be able to claim benefits for myself as I do within the UK?
I know in northern Ireland the benefit system is very similliar to the UK but I am unsure of the Republic of Ireland.
I was told that I would have to pay to have my baby in a hospital and that the price was very high.
I'm currently pregnant and planning to travel to Ireland for the birth and to live, I wanted to know once in the republic of Ireland would I be able to claim housing benefits as I do in the UK and would I be able to claim benefits for myself as I do within the UK?
I know in northern Ireland the benefit system is very similliar to the UK but I am unsure of the Republic of Ireland.
I was told that I would have to pay to have my baby in a hospital and that the price was very high.
#2
Re: Moving abroad
You haven't paid taxes, or otherwise contributed to the Irish economy. Why do you think it is acceptable to expect the Irish government/people to pay for your birth/baby, not to mention subsidize your housing and contribute to your living expenses?
#3
Re: Moving abroad
Just a bit of information needed please.
I'm currently pregnant and planning to travel to Ireland for the birth and to live, I wanted to know once in the republic of Ireland would I be able to claim housing benefits as I do in the UK and would I be able to claim benefits for myself as I do within the UK?
I know in northern Ireland the benefit system is very similliar to the UK but I am unsure of the Republic of Ireland.
I was told that I would have to pay to have my baby in a hospital and that the price was very high.
I'm currently pregnant and planning to travel to Ireland for the birth and to live, I wanted to know once in the republic of Ireland would I be able to claim housing benefits as I do in the UK and would I be able to claim benefits for myself as I do within the UK?
I know in northern Ireland the benefit system is very similliar to the UK but I am unsure of the Republic of Ireland.
I was told that I would have to pay to have my baby in a hospital and that the price was very high.
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Re: Moving abroad
To be fair I wasb more asking if I could still claim my British benefits in the Roi.
As I said were I to be in NI I would be able to, does the samebapply for the Roi..
So in retrospect the Irish people wouldn't be paying for my birth..
As I said were I to be in NI I would be able to, does the samebapply for the Roi..
So in retrospect the Irish people wouldn't be paying for my birth..
#5
Re: Moving abroad
No, once you leave the UK you lose UK benefits, with some exceptions like Disability living allowance.
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Re: Moving abroad
Just a bit of information needed please.
I'm currently pregnant and planning to travel to Ireland for the birth and to live, I wanted to know once in the republic of Ireland would I be able to claim housing benefits as I do in the UK and would I be able to claim benefits for myself as I do within the UK?
I know in northern Ireland the benefit system is very similliar to the UK but I am unsure of the Republic of Ireland.
I was told that I would have to pay to have my baby in a hospital and that the price was very high.
I'm currently pregnant and planning to travel to Ireland for the birth and to live, I wanted to know once in the republic of Ireland would I be able to claim housing benefits as I do in the UK and would I be able to claim benefits for myself as I do within the UK?
I know in northern Ireland the benefit system is very similliar to the UK but I am unsure of the Republic of Ireland.
I was told that I would have to pay to have my baby in a hospital and that the price was very high.
What is your nationality?
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Re: Moving abroad
Just a bit of information needed please.
I'm currently pregnant and planning to travel to Ireland for the birth and to live, I wanted to know once in the republic of Ireland would I be able to claim housing benefits as I do in the UK and would I be able to claim benefits for myself as I do within the UK?
I know in northern Ireland the benefit system is very similliar to the UK but I am unsure of the Republic of Ireland.
I was told that I would have to pay to have my baby in a hospital and that the price was very high.
I'm currently pregnant and planning to travel to Ireland for the birth and to live, I wanted to know once in the republic of Ireland would I be able to claim housing benefits as I do in the UK and would I be able to claim benefits for myself as I do within the UK?
I know in northern Ireland the benefit system is very similliar to the UK but I am unsure of the Republic of Ireland.
I was told that I would have to pay to have my baby in a hospital and that the price was very high.
It's down to the person dealing with your case and they will check if you are eligible to qualify for social housing. In reality, why would they offer you social housing if there's already a huge waiting list and you've never paid into the system? Regarding health care, this would be the case if you are accepted by the HSE:
The statutory charge for overnight and day in-patient services is €75 per day up to a maximum of €750 in any 12 consecutive months. The charge does not apply to the following groups:
- Medical card holders
- People receiving treatment for prescribed infectious diseases
- People who are subject to "long stay" charges
- Children up to 6 weeks of age
- Children with the following diseases and disabilities: "mental handicap, mental illness, phenylketonuria, cystic fibrosis, spina bifida, hydrocephalus, haemophilia and cerebral palsy”
- Children referred for treatment from child health clinics and school board examinations
- People who are entitled to hospital services because of EU Regulations
- Women receiving maternity services
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Re: Moving abroad
It's down to the person dealing with your case and they will check if you are eligible to qualify for social housing. In reality, why would they offer you social housing if there's already a huge waiting list and you've never paid into the system? Regarding health care, this would be the case if you are accepted by the HSE:
The statutory charge for overnight and day in-patient services is €75 per day up to a maximum of €750 in any 12 consecutive months. The charge does not apply to the following groups:
The statutory charge for overnight and day in-patient services is €75 per day up to a maximum of €750 in any 12 consecutive months. The charge does not apply to the following groups:
- Medical card holders
- People receiving treatment for prescribed infectious diseases
- People who are subject to "long stay" charges
- Children up to 6 weeks of age
- Children with the following diseases and disabilities: "mental handicap, mental illness, phenylketonuria, cystic fibrosis, spina bifida, hydrocephalus, haemophilia and cerebral palsy”
- Children referred for treatment from child health clinics and school board examinations
- People who are entitled to hospital services because of EU Regulations
- Women receiving maternity services
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Re: Moving abroad
If you want to give birth in another European Economic Area country or Switzerland, you will need an S2 guarantee form to cover the birth and a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to cover any immediately necessary treatment that arises.
Generally, you should contact NHS England if you plan to have medical treatment in Europe. However, to apply for an S2 covering maternity care, you need to write to the Overseas Healthcare Team in Newcastle and explain why you want care outside the UK. You'll also need to include:
- a maternity certificate (MATB1) or a letter from your UK GP or midwife that states your expected date of delivery
- your NHS Number or National Insurance number
- your date of birth,
- full UK address
- dates of travel
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Re: Moving abroad
Giving birth outside the UK
If you want to give birth in another European Economic Area country or Switzerland, you will need an S2 guarantee form to cover the birth and a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to cover any immediately necessary treatment that arises.
Generally, you should contact NHS England if you plan to have medical treatment in Europe. However, to apply for an S2 covering maternity care, you need to write to the Overseas Healthcare Team in Newcastle and explain why you want care outside the UK. You'll also need to include:
If you want to give birth in another European Economic Area country or Switzerland, you will need an S2 guarantee form to cover the birth and a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to cover any immediately necessary treatment that arises.
Generally, you should contact NHS England if you plan to have medical treatment in Europe. However, to apply for an S2 covering maternity care, you need to write to the Overseas Healthcare Team in Newcastle and explain why you want care outside the UK. You'll also need to include:
- a maternity certificate (MATB1) or a letter from your UK GP or midwife that states your expected date of delivery
- your NHS Number or National Insurance number
- your date of birth,
- full UK address
- dates of travel
Thank you Moses, very helpful
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Re: Moving abroad
Maternity Benefits in RoI are more generous than in UK. I am not sure of how you establish eligibility as an immigrant to that country. It might be better to go to the Sic Counties of Northern Irelnd.
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Re: Moving abroad
All changed now. I'd stay in England for the moment. A few idiots have decided we all have to leave the EU.(((
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Re: Moving abroad
It sounds like you are just coming to Ireland for the benefits, the Irish Healthcare system is not as good as the NHS you would be better off staying in the UK.