Benefits for EEA Nationals

This is a two-part course on two consecutive mornings. To attend the whole course, please select 2-part discount ticket for £120 + VAT (you do not need to book separately onto Part 2). To attend Part 1 only, choose the Single Part ticket.

Benefits for EEA Nationals, Part 1:
9.45am - 12.45pm

• Introduction & overview
• BREAK
• The Habitual Residence Test

Aims
Benefits for EEA Nationals, Part 1 provides an overview of the various tests applied to different benefits that can be claimed by European Economic Area nationals. After the break, we look at the Habitual Residence Test and how EEA nationals can qualify for means tested benefits via a qualifying Right to Reside.

Objectives
By the end of the course participants will:

• Know which benefits have a presence test, which benefits have a residence test and which benefits are subject to the Habitual Residence Test;
• Have gained an awareness of the different Right to Reside categories and how they can help EEA nationals satisfy the eligibility rules for means tested benefits.
• Understand how the EU Settlement Scheme operates and how benefits are affected by settled and pre-settled status;
• Be able to recognise when an EEA national has worker status, retained worker status, self-employed status and retained self-employed status.

BENEFITS FOR EEA NATIONALS, Part 2:
9.45am - 12.45pm

• Right to Reside and Brexit
• BREAK
• EEA case studies

Aims
Benefits for EEA Nationals, Part 2 analyses the remaining Right to Reside categories and also considers how benefits rules are effected by Brexit. After the break, we practice what has been taught, allowing for an extended Q&A on current casework and/or BTC case examples.

Objectives
By the end of the course participants will:

• Be able to recognise when an EEA national is eligible for means tested benefits because they have a derivative right to reside or a qualifying right to reside as a family member;
• Understand how the EU Settlement Scheme operates and how benefits are affected by settled and pre-settled status;
• Have gained an awareness of how benefits rules are affected by Brexit during the transition period and beyond.
• Have practiced using a systematic approach to understand the benefits rights of EEA nationals;
  
• Have had an opportunity to discuss EEA cases that come up in their work and/or BTC case examples.

Methods of delivery
This course is delivered online live with a BTC trainer. It is a practical course delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and case studies, group discussion and games. Participants will be provided with e-learning supporting material including PowerPoint slide handouts, a comprehensive training pack pdf and additional resources.

Intended audience
This course is for staff working with non-British European nationals. No previous experience is required although a working knowledge of the wider benefits system is assumed.

Named participants who complete all parts of this modular online course will be eligible for an e-certificate, access to our benefits news and 12 months access to our post course advice service.