8557 reciprical benefits

ciao a tutti,
having just read an article about winter fuel benefits in the uk and the fact that people from the uk living in another member european state can still claim these benefits, apparently under european law one can claim any benefits that one would be entitle to if in the uk, this presumably would be paid by the uk gov if a uk resident? any thoughts about benefits i can claim if i move to italy to top up my income courtesy of GB and his cronies:bigergrin:

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 05:25

Hi Marco
I understand you can claim the fuel allowance and are also able to receive the increments to that and state pension as well. But not sure if you are resident in Italy that other benefits would apply, probably not?
What I would like to know is the cut off date for applying for the fuel benefits as I will be 60 in Nov 2009 and dont want to miss out on that years payment, anyone any idea?
Thanks
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 05:40

[url]http://www.italymag.co.uk/forums/cost-living-utility-services/7870-winter-fuel-subsidies.html[/url]

Here's a link to a previous thread giving more details as to who can claim and how.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 06:14

[quote=Angie and Robert;80270]Hi Marco
I understand you can claim the fuel allowance and are also able to receive the increments to that and state pension as well. But not sure if you are resident in Italy that other benefits would apply, probably not?
What I would like to know is the cut off date for applying for the fuel benefits as I will be 60 in Nov 2009 and dont want to miss out on that years payment, anyone any idea?
Thanks
A[/quote]
We moved permanently to Italy about 8 months prior to my wifes 60th and tried to apply for this when she reached 60. As we had not received it to start with in the UK then we were not entitled. If we had received 1 payment then it would have been no problem and you can get it every year.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 06:28

Thats another 2 vests on then Geo.!
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 07:18

[quote=Angie and Robert;80277]Thats another 2 vests on then Geo.!
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No need here Angie........ 20C in the house all the time !!!!!!!! Light the woodburner and its too hot, have to go to T-shirts. Still have the 50 Quintale of wood from 3 years ago.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 07:38

So this is all down to your effective heating system, have been trying to follow it on another thread, but a bit boggeling for a none tech like me, I dream of 20c!
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 07:54

Angie, suggest you give up the naked gardening if the DWP won't give you the winter fuel allowance - your wellies & sweater combo will never keep you warm through the winter no matter how many vests you add :-)