Any benifits after receiving ILR

[TerryRegina]

I received my ILR 11 Feb. 2013. My question is, what am I entitled to before getting citizenship. Can my name be added to our Council tenancy agreement? Can I receive housing benefits if my husband were to die, so I could remain in our Council flat? Please don't refer me to the website, because I have such a hard time finding things there. I am 65 years old Thanks so much !

I just need to know how I can live and what am I allowed to claim with my ILR.

[z18runway]

I received my ILR 11 Feb. 2013. My question is, what am I entitled to before getting citizenship. Can my name be added to our Council tenancy agreement? Can I receive housing benefits if my husband were to die, so I could remain in our Council flat? Please don't refer me to the website, because I have such a hard time finding things there. I am 65 years old Thanks so much !

I just need to know how I can live and what am I allowed to claim with my ILR.

You are allowed to claim anything on living with ILR

[TerryRegina]

I received my ILR 11 Feb. 2013. My question is, what am I entitled to before getting citizenship. Can my name be added to our Council tenancy agreement? Can I receive housing benefits if my husband were to die, so I could remain in our Council flat? Please don't refer me to the website, because I have such a hard time finding things there. I am 65 years old Thanks so much !

I just need to know how I can live and what am I allowed to claim with my ILR.

You are allowed to claim anything on living with ILR

Thanks so much for your input. Could you give me a link that says exactly this? Not just a website,but where it says what you're saying. I'm not doubting you, only need for my eyes to see. I wish to have dual citizenship, but until I do, I want to have these answers.
In appreciation, TerryRegina

[Casa]

You've been given the correct advice. As you've asked not to be given the link to a website I'll include this passage
Public funds
Unlike people with Limited Leave to Remain (LTR) in the UK, ILR holders do have access to public funds. The wording "No recourse to public funds" is not written in ILR holders' visas. As a result, they are able to claim job seekers allowances and other benefits which are usually only available to British, EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.

But here's the link anyway in case you doubt the source.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indefinite_leave_to_remain

[TerryRegina]

You've been given the correct advice. As you've asked not to be given the link to a website I'll include this passage
Public funds
Unlike people with Limited Leave to Remain (LTR) in the UK, ILR holders do have access to public funds. The wording "No recourse to public funds" is not written in ILR holders' visas. As a result, they are able to claim job seekers allowances and other benefits which are usually only available to British, EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.

But here's the link anyway in case you doubt the source.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indefinite_leave_to_remain

Ok , I have seen this at Wikipedia before, but wasn't sure if it meant things like housing before I become a citizen in a year. I'd now,that I know I am allowed to live in the UK permanently , like to be added to the flat tenancy . Can I now?
Sorry I don't mean to keep on about it and thank you for each reply and help given. We've had a time with the Council here, at first they had denied me able to live with him ,in my husbands flat. We weren't wanting my name on the tenancy agreement, just to be allowed to live in his flat with him. He researched and showed them they were mistaken and after 3 months they finally agreed.
We are on no benefits at all, but do live in a Council flat. We don't intend to claim benefits unless one day it becomes necessary.

[sheraz7]

ILR represent a settled status and its holder can certainly claim benefits.

[Casa]

You have the right to apply to have your name added to the tenancy.

[TerryRegina]

You have the right to apply to have your name added to the tenancy.

Oh thank you all so much for your input!!!

One more question: What is usually the fee to renew my ILR card in 10 years?

[Kevin24]

You have the right to apply to have your name added to the tenancy.

Oh thank you all so much for your input!!!

One more question: What is usually the fee to renew my ILR card in 10 years?

We know the Visa Fees which were increased recently. You need to pay the Visa Fees what is applicable in 10 years time.

[CR001]

You have the right to apply to have your name added to the tenancy.

Oh thank you all so much for your input!!!

One more question: What is usually the fee to renew my ILR card in 10 years?

We know the Visa Fees which were increased recently. You need to pay the Visa Fees what is applicable in 10 years time.

kevin24, it is a small fee for renewing a brp, current fee is £37, so definitely not a visa fee again!!!

[Amber]

I received my ILR 11 Feb. 2013. My question is, what am I entitled to before getting citizenship. Can my name be added to our Council tenancy agreement? Can I receive housing benefits if my husband were to die, so I could remain in our Council flat? Please don't refer me to the website, because I have such a hard time finding things there. I am 65 years old Thanks so much !

I just need to know how I can live and what am I allowed to claim with my ILR.

Are you working? You may be entitled to pension credit but your husband's income will reduce it (to maybe nothing). You can claim all benefits.

To clarify there are instances when people are given indefinite leave to enter (which is akin to remain) and cannot claim public funds for 5 years as they sign an agreement, this is generally seen when the are sponsored under the exceptional and compassionate grounds,

[TerryRegina]

I received my ILR 11 Feb. 2013. My question is, what am I entitled to before getting citizenship. Can my name be added to our Council tenancy agreement? Can I receive housing benefits if my husband were to die, so I could remain in our Council flat? Please don't refer me to the website, because I have such a hard time finding things there. I am 65 years old Thanks so much !

I just need to know how I can live and what am I allowed to claim with my ILR.

Are you working? You may be entitled to pension credit but your husband's income will reduce it (to maybe nothing). You can claim all benefits.

No I am not working, I receive earned American Social Security pension for many years working before I retired.
My husband is working and will for as long as he feels fit and we will not need or take any benefits at this time and hopefully not for many years.
Thanks !

[TerryRegina]

You have the right to apply to have your name added to the tenancy.

Oh thank you all so much for your input!!!

One more question: What is usually the fee to renew my ILR card in 10 years?

We know the Visa Fees which were increased recently. You need to pay the Visa Fees what is applicable in 10 years time.

kevin24, it is a small fee for renewing a brp, current fee is £37, so definitely not a visa fee again!!!

Wow what a relief that the fee is so small
Thanks !