As the cost of living crisis continues, it is vital that people on low incomes are saving as much money as they can. One way people can save hundreds of pounds over the course of a year is to check whether they are receiving all the benefits they are entitled to.
The NHS prescription charge in England has been frozen at £9.35 per item which works out at £112 a year if someone relies on them every month.
However, there are many people who could qualify for free prescriptions due to their medical conditions.
The NHS stated that medical exemption certificates are issued if someone has:
- cancer, including the effects of cancer or the effects of current or previous cancer treatment
- a permanent fistula (for example, a laryngostomy, colostomy, ileostomy or some renal dialysis fistulas) requiring continuous surgical dressing or an appliance
- a form of hypoadrenalism (for example, Addison’s disease) for which specific substitution therapy is essential
- diabetes insipidus or other forms of hypopituitarism
- diabetes mellitus, except where treatment is by diet alone
- hypoparathyroidism
- myasthenia gravis
- myxoedema (hypothyroidism requiring thyroid hormone replacement)
- epilepsy requiring continuous anticonvulsive therapy
- a continuing physical disability that means you cannot go out without the help of another person (temporary disabilities do not count, even if they last for several months)
If individuals are not sure about the name of their condition, they are encouraged to speak to their doctor.
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Britons who suffer from anything on the list above should automatically receive a certificate through the post which shows they are exempt.
If they haven’t, they can apply for an exemption certificate on the NHS website.
It could also mean they are entitled to free dental care and glasses.
To find out if someone is entitled to NHS dental treatment and other help with health costs, they can use the NHS eligibility checker.
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A PPC covers all one’s NHS prescriptions, including NHS dental prescriptions, no matter how many items they need.
There are two PPC options to choose from:
If someone needs:
- Two items each month – they can save £116.30 with a 12-month PPC
- Three items each month – they can save £228.50 with a 12-month PPC
- Four items each month – they can save £340.70 with a 12-month PPC
There are several payment options available. If someone chooses the 12-month PPC, they can pay for this upfront, or by 10 monthly direct debit instalments.
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