If you are in receipt of certain benefits, you may be exempt from health charges. If you have a low income, you may be able to get help to pay health costs through the low income scheme. These costs include:
Who is exempt?
People exempt from paying health charges include those who are:
People aged 60 or over are entitled to free prescriptions and sight tests.
If you are getting Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or Pension Credit, you will be asked to sign a declaration form when you access health services.
To find out more about the low income sheme or to claim help, ask for form HCI from your local social security office.
To claim help because you have a low income ask for form HCI from your local social security office.
Page Last Modified: 23/04/2008