Prescriptions and other questions

Tommyb92

Hi All, 

I have a question about PIP/UC and Prescriptions, I have heard some people are getting their prescriptions for free on the NHS, I was wondering how/if I would be entitled or not....is there a way I can check? 

Thanks 

Tommyb92

I've probably put this post in the wrong thread but wasn't sure which one it would fit under @Adrian_Scope
 

Adrian_Scope

Hello @Tommyb92. 
Unfortunately PIP doesn't automatically entitle anyone to free prescriptions. 

There is a free prescriptions checker here which is the simplest way to check: https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-for-help-paying-nhs-costs/start

Universal credit can passport you to free prescriptions but it depends on your circumstances and household income. 

If you don't qualify there's also the NHS Low Income Scheme you could consider.

Eligibility criteria on Universal Credit

You qualify if, on the date you claim help with health costs:

you receive Universal Credit and either had no earnings or had net earnings of £435 or less in your last Universal Credit assessment period

or

you receive Universal Credit, which includes an element for a child, or you (or your partner) had limited capability for work (LCW) or limited capability for work and work-related activity (LCWRA), and you either had no earnings or net earnings of £935 or less in your last Universal Credit assessment period

Note: If you're part of a couple, the net earning threshold applies to your combined net earnings.