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NHS Low Income Scheme (HC2/HC3)

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Full or partial help with prescriptions, dental, eye care, travel to appointments, wigs and fabric supports

Cost: Free

What you get

An HC2 (full help) or HC3 (partial help) certificate.

Who qualifies

Low income with capital under £16,000 (£23,250 if permanently in a care home). Apply online only if capital is £6,000 or less; otherwise the paper HC1.

Evidence accepted

  • Income and savings details
IMPORTANT TO NOTE Useful for people facing repeated healthcare costs, and it unlocks the travel costs scheme.
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