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1 day 11 hours ago #309198 by Anneb
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I have just got the first statement from Universal Credit re my son’s migration from ESA to UC for the assessment period 22nd August to 21st September, it includes everything that it should have included. Does this mean son can now get free prescriptions like he did on ESA ?
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1 day 6 hours ago #309223 by David
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Hi Anneb
The rules on free prescriptions are made by the NHS and are as follows regarding Universal Credit....
"While you're waiting on your Universal Credit decision -
Until your first assessment period is complete, Universal Credit doesn't entitle you to help with NHS costs.
If you need to pay for any NHS charges, for example, prescriptions or dental treatment, make sure you get a receipt and ask how you can claim a refund.
If you pay for a prescription, ask for a refund receipt called an FP57 when you pay - you can't get one later."
The NHS provide an online Help with Health Costs checker ( link below )
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-youre-eligible-help
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The rules on free prescriptions are made by the NHS and are as follows regarding Universal Credit....
"While you're waiting on your Universal Credit decision -
Until your first assessment period is complete, Universal Credit doesn't entitle you to help with NHS costs.
If you need to pay for any NHS charges, for example, prescriptions or dental treatment, make sure you get a receipt and ask how you can claim a refund.
If you pay for a prescription, ask for a refund receipt called an FP57 when you pay - you can't get one later."
The NHS provide an online Help with Health Costs checker ( link below )
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-youre-eligible-help
David
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1 day 5 hours ago #309232 by Anneb
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Hi David,
The first assessment period is dated 22nd August to 21st September so I take it that means it is completed and I can get my son's prescription without any charge ?
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The first assessment period is dated 22nd August to 21st September so I take it that means it is completed and I can get my son's prescription without any charge ?
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1 day 5 hours ago #309235 by David
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Hi Anneb
I think so. Is there not a calculator in the link I sent?
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I think so. Is there not a calculator in the link I sent?
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