I was receiving IB for several years and then was migrated to ESA (CB) in the Support Group. During this time I applied annually for the NHS HC2 certificate for free prescriptions, dental and eye care.
Earlier this year I was contacted by the DWP as it transpired I was one of the many who had been underpaid for years. I was awarded additional ESA (IR) plus the SDP as I also receive PIP Standard Care and live alone without a carer.
My HC2 certificate expires next month. Do I need to renew it? Or should I use another method, based on ESA (IR)? I'd be grateful to know.
Many thanks for all the help you provide