- Posts: 21
× Members
Exemption Certificate Query
- Shrimp
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
2 weeks 1 day ago #296283 by Shrimp
Exemption Certificate Query was created by Shrimp
Hi
Thanks to all the moderators for all the help etc you give to people
I have been in receipt of child tax credits for years, unable to work due to medical issues so also get PIP (DLA previously) and ESA (contribution support group), partner gets carers allowance
We get exemption certificate for NHS costs because of the child tax credits
We migrated to UC from child tax credits few months ago.....I noticed that the exemption certificates expire 31/10 (they are issued every 6 months)....it now appears that as the CTC has finished that the certificates also finish (but can use until expiry).....
There was nothing on any migration letter advising this, nothing on UC advising this.......so can I still get this but in a different format? I have today asked on my UC journal ....any advice appreciated.
Thanks to all the moderators for all the help etc you give to people
I have been in receipt of child tax credits for years, unable to work due to medical issues so also get PIP (DLA previously) and ESA (contribution support group), partner gets carers allowance
We get exemption certificate for NHS costs because of the child tax credits
We migrated to UC from child tax credits few months ago.....I noticed that the exemption certificates expire 31/10 (they are issued every 6 months)....it now appears that as the CTC has finished that the certificates also finish (but can use until expiry).....
There was nothing on any migration letter advising this, nothing on UC advising this.......so can I still get this but in a different format? I have today asked on my UC journal ....any advice appreciated.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- David
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 534
2 weeks 3 hours ago #296312 by David
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by David on topic Exemption Certificate Query
Hi Shrimp,
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
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
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: Gordon, Gary, BIS, Catherine, Wendy, Kelly, greekqueen, peter, Katherine, Super User, Chris, David