Free prescriptions and PIP
cally1
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I want to no please can we get free meds on p i p please
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Hi @cally1
Welcome it’s great to meet you today.
We have got some good info on pip here on our site.
I have posted a link below for you.
http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Pages/Prescriptioncosts.aspx
Please please let me know if I can help you further??? -
Hi @cally1, and welcome!
The following information is from the NHS Help With Health Costs page:You can get free NHS prescriptions if, at the time the prescription is dispensed, you:- are 60 or over
- are under 16
- are 16 to 18 and in full-time education
- are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx)
- have a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)
- have a continuing physical disability that prevents you going out without help from another person and have a valid MedEx
- hold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disability
- are an NHS inpatient
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
If none of the above are applicable, you can apply for the Low Income Scheme for full or partial help towards prescriptions and other medical costs. -
Can I get free prescriptions on pip
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Hi @susan6767_ welcome to the community hope you're doing well today.
Free prescriptions on PIP can depend on your circumstances. You can try checking your eligibility to see if this is something you're entitled to.Rosie (she/her)
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susan6767_ said:Can I get free prescriptions on pip
No, not if PIP is the only benefit you're claiming.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Terminal illness for benefit purposes would be 12 months or less. You can look at claiming New style ESA, which is a contributions based benefit only. You'll need the correct NI contributions in the previous 2 tax years.If you're receiving a pension you will need to declare this when you claim. Anything up to £85/week is ignored. For every £1 over that amount there's a 50p/week deduction in the ESA. The ESA is £84.80/week. If placed into the Support Group payments will increase to £129.50/week from the 14th week of your claim. You will need a fit note to claim it. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance#how-to-applyThere's also Universal Credit but it's means tested. If you have savings/capital of more than £16,000 then you're excluded from claiming. If you live with a partner you need to claim as a couple.If you claim both the above together the ESA will be deducted in full from any UC entitlement. Also any pension you receive will be treated as "other income" and reduce the UC £1 for £1. You can use a benefits calculator to check entitlement. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculatorThe only other benefit will be council tax reduction, which can be claimed from your local Authority.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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