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If you applied to the EU Settlement scheme and have EU settled status this page no longer applies to you and you rights to housing and benefits are the same as a person with indefinite leave (see: England and Wales or Scotland and Northern Ireland).

Who is self-sufficient?

You are a self-sufficient EEA national with a right to housing and benefits if:

The only benefits that count as UK social assistance are: universal credit, state pension credit, housing benefit and income-related employment support allowance. But claiming one of these does not automatically disqualify you as being self-sufficient - your personal circumstances must be considered (such as the amount of the award, your reasons for claiming and how long you are likely to be claiming for etc.).

What is comprehensive sickness insurance?

You meet the requirement for comprehensive sickness insurance if:

If your council or DWP tell you that registering with your GP/health centre is not sufficient, seek advice (or look at our more detailed guidance here). For more information about your rights to a pension from your home state or the UK, see the Europa (Your Europe) website or contact the AIRE centre.