Hi, my name is WSEVS! Does PIP income effect free dental treatment?

WendyABS

Hi, I received U.C. and the I come from this entitles me to free dental treatment. I have now been granted PIP and received £482 extra 4 weekly. This takes me over the allowed income for free treatment. Could someone clarify for me whether PIP income does not apply and is exempt from the total allowed or is it taken into account. I've looked for answers but I'm still unclear. Thank you in advance. 

poppy123456

PIP isn't means tested so isn't counted as income at all. Claiming UC doesn't automatically entitle you to free dental treatement, it will depend on whether you receive any earnings from working.

Universal Credit

Not everyone getting Universal Credit is entitled to help with their health costs.

You are only entitled if your take-home pay in your last assessment period was:

• £435 or less
• £935 or less if your Universal Credit includes a payment for a child, or you have a limited capability for work or limited capability for work and work related activity

If you claim Universal Credit as a couple, the take-home pay limit applies to the joint income of you and your partner.

If your working hours and income change it’s important to regularly check if you are entitled.

The last assessment period is the one that ended immediately before the date you claim help with health costs. It runs for a calendar month.

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-youre-eligible-help/getting-benefits/hwhc-universal-credit

WendyABS

Hi Poppy,
Many thanks. I did know about the amounts allowed with Universal Credit and my income from this is under the amounts shown. I appreciate your quick response too. Thanks again Poppy.