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HC2 certificates (full help with health costs)
If you apply to the NHS Low Income Scheme and receive an HC2 certificate for full help with health costs, you’re entitled to:
free NHS prescriptions
free NHS dental treatment
free NHS sight tests
help with the cost of glasses or contact lenses…
Check if you have an NHS exemption
Tax Credit payments made by HMRC ended on 5 April 2025
People receiving tax credits were moved to Universal Credit. After your tax credits were stopped, you must meet the Universal Credit conditions to be entitled to full help with health costs.…
NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)
The option to purchase a PPC by Direct Debit will be unavailable on Sunday 13 July between 9.30am and 3pm
This is due to planned maintenance on the service.
A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions.
The certificate…
Terms and conditions for buying an NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)
The PPC service we offer is for you, the customer. Your use of this service means you agree to the following terms and conditions.
Definitions
'You' means the person named on the PPC.
Legal identity
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA)…
Travel to receive NHS treatment
Certain groups can claim help with the cost of travel to receive NHS care in England if they:
are referred by a doctor (GP or hospital doctor), ophthalmic practitioner or dentist
make an extra journey to go to hospital or another place to…
Pharmacies selling Prescription Prepayment Certificates (PPCs)
If you are a pharmacy, you can process PPCs sold at your pharmacy in Manage Your Service (MYS).
This is for both:
3 or 12 month PPCs that cover all NHS prescriptions
HRT PPCs that cover certain hormone replacement therapy medicines
When you…
Maternity exemption certificates
It is the maternity exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not being pregnant or having given birth in the last 12 months. If you do not have a valid maternity exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge…
Digital maternity exemption service
If you're a midwife, practice nurse, or health visitor you can register online to issue maternity exemption certificates.
Mothers will get their digital exemption certificate straight away if they give you an email address.
To register online you'…
Medicines covered by the HRT PPC
HRT PPCs cover certain HRT medicines. Your GP may prescribe you other medicines that are not covered by an HRT PPC.
It's important to check that the medicine you need is covered before buying an HRT PPC.
The medicines are listed A to Z by the…