Social security arrangements between the UK and the EU: staff guide
This staff guidance explains the social security coordination arrangements between the UK and the EU under the EU Withdrawal Agreement.
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This guidance is for staff in the Department for Work and Pensions, HM Revenue & Customs, and the Department of Health and Social Care. It is to be used by staff when considering an application for a social security benefit or pension from:
- a UK national living in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland
- an EEA or Swiss national living in the UK
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Last updated 29 November 2021 + show all updates
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Updated guidance to remove any inaccuracies brought about by the TCA.
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Updated email to contact HMRC about the guidance.
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Updated guidance to take account of the provisions agreed between the UK and the EU under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
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Removed example at paragraph 42 of chapter 1 about someone without the right of permanent residence in the UK who later is absent for the UK for longer than 2 years because it was incorrect.
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First published.