question about child benefits....

[Braveheart]

sorry to interrupt this thread, i have the same questions as as ARy, we applied for ''child tax credit'' and they sent us another application form asking if we are claiming child benefits in which we dont(btw, is it correct that we are also entitle to this ''child benefit'' even if its a step daughter case)...also, they are asking the originals (foreign birth certificate/ passport) of our child for tax credit...although its a joint application , my husband is the one who will claim it ...

my question is, what benefits are we entitled to?? is it both child benefit and child tax credit?? my husband is the main earner and he wants to know and claim what he is entitled to..any advice please thanks

Hello sars_notd_virus!

Hope this helps as what my husband did a few months ago. He went to the Citizens Advice Bureau and asked what he can be entitled to.

We are now receiving Child Benefit and Child Tax Credits (under his name)

He was also told that he could qualify for Housing Benefit/Council Tax Benefit. (We still haven't applied for this, but might consider afterwards)

Lately also, we were told by our Health Visitor that we might qualify for the Healthy Start Voucher http://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/ in which we are considering to apply as well.

[Terpe]

....He was also told that he could qualify for Housing Benefit/Council Tax Benefit. (We still haven't applied for this, but might consider afterwards)

It's possible but......
Please be careful on this one Braveheart and be doubly sure he only makes claims as if he was SINGLE.
Make very sure that the council fully understands in writing that one of the couple are under immigration restriction.

Just trying to help.

[Braveheart]

It's possible but......
Please be careful on this one Braveheart and be doubly sure he only makes claims as if he was SINGLE.
Make very sure that the council fully understands in writing that one of the couple are under immigration restriction.

Just trying to help.

Yes Terpe and thank you . That is why we are putting this on hold. Hmmmm, we did consider, but really NOT keen on pushing forward with claiming because of the restrictions.

[Moy]

It's possible but......
Please be careful on this one Braveheart and be doubly sure he only makes claims as if he was SINGLE.
Make very sure that the council fully understands in writing that one of the couple are under immigration restriction.

Just trying to help.

my husband received the tax credit award and it was name on us both asMr &Mrs am worry would this affect me..though i understand and he told that council that i am restricted to receive any benefit..so asthe husband he only tick the box as himself is the sole claimant now am confused

[grahamw48]

The stepchildren I brought over from the Phils qualified immediately for Child Benefit, free schooling, dental treatment etc.

[sars_notd_virus]

Thanks for all the replies

the only concern and complexity i have in mind is that my husband is ''not the biological father of my daughter'' and reading about the ruling (HMRC)there has nothing been said in any clause saying about it...
Me and my daughter is still on restricted access status '' no recourse to public funds '' but my husband is a British citizen and is entitled to any benefit , so hopefully he can claim it for my daughter.

Anyway, we will complete the application form ,send the original documents they require ,submit it back to them and give you all updates here.

Good day everyone!!