Free nhs treatment
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PIP does not entitle you to free NHS services. If you are on a low income then you might qualify for an HC2 certificate which will. You will need to fill in an HC1 form for assessment
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People on DLA and PIP are being caught out by claiming free dental treatment by mistake and getting £100 fines.
This happened to me a few years a go, didn't have to pay it though after emailing them and sorting it all out. -
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Universal Credit and/or any of the benefits it's replaced entitles you - not just PIP or DLA
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Universal Credit doesn't automatically entitle you to free NHS treatment, it will depend on your circumstances.
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If unsure about your entitlement I would pay and then seek reimbursement if you do qualify for NHS dental treatment . I recently had dental appointment, assumed I was exempt .ticked the box on the form .One month later I received a NHS PENALTY CHARGE £100 plus £62 for dental work . I then applied for low cost help , form HC1 ( online ) and have now received a HC2 Certificate exempting me from NHS dental charges . I have applied for a dental fee refund, but do not think the penalty charge £100 will be refunded.. I am now very wary about using my HC2 certificate in case I have made an error and receive yet another penalty charge . .I am in receipt of PIP ,state pension , plus a very small private pension .
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What about opticians?
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For dental, free prescriptions or eye tests, it will depend what means tested benefits you claim.Swordfish said:What about opticians?
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Swordfish The HC2 Certificate covers free sight tests and the full value of a voucher towards the cost of glasses and contact lenses. To apply you need to fill in a HC1 form for help with health costs .
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If someone claims certain means tested benefits then there's no need to fill out any form because they automatically qualify.dottydotty said:Swordfish The HC2 Certificate covers free sight tests and the full value of a voucher towards the cost of glasses and contact lenses. To apply you need to fill in a HC1 form for help with health costs .
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poppy123456 Valid point . But do make sure you have ticked the correct box to say you qualify. There is also a HC3 form that limits the amount you have to pay for NHS Treatment . all very confusing but help is out there for people on low incomes.
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You also get a free eye test and help towards lenses if you are registered as blind or partially sighted.
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