cassie Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 My wife and I hope to retire to France within 12 months. I cannot get an S1 form ( to join the French Health Service) as I do not have the relevant U.K Nat. Insurance "stamps" for the qualifying years. I have read, on the French-Property. com website, that one can be granted cover on a spouse`s S1 as a "dependent younger spouse". My wife does have the relevant "stamps"However , I am older than my wife!Previously, on various websites/ forums, I have NOT seen the word "younger "Can anyone please tell me what the situation really is ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I don't think that older/younger have anything to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 [quote user="NormanH"]I don't think that older/younger have anything to do with it.[/quote]Quite. Nothing at all.You should contact the DWP at Longbenton and they will confirm your rights based on both your NI records - that is all that matters.http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/cnr/osc.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Age differentials are generally not relevant however I think F-P.com have made mention of it for completeness because in certain circumstances, i.e. death of the E106 or E121 holder, entitlement could be lost by a younger, pre UK retirement age survivor, but would then be picked up again under the 'accident of live' provisions.You must specify your spouse when you apply for your E106 or E121Yet another example of the crass stupidity and potential for confusion of calling both the E106 and E121 S1. Yes we know they perform the same function at the end of the day but the circumstances for their issue and their duration mean that they remain two entirely separate things...............! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Thanks to all for your useful responses.As regards the DWP phone line......I seem to get different answers when I speak to different people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote user="cassie"]As regards the DWP phone line......I seem to get different answers when I speak to different people[/quote]They're preparing you for France.[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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