Universal Credit - if your earnings during your last complete assessment period were £435 or less, or £935 or less if you had a child element or had limited capability for work.income-related Employment and Support Allowance.You already get full help with health costs if you or your partner get: You do not need to apply if you're already entitled to full help with health costs. £23,250 in savings, investments or property if you live permanently in a care home (£24,000 if you live in Wales).£16,000 in savings, investments or property (not including the place where you live).You cannot get help if you or your partner (or both) have more than: Apply online for the NHS Low Income SchemeĪnyone can apply as long as they do not have savings or investments over a certain limit.

To apply, you must be at least one of the following:īefore you apply for the NHS Low Income Scheme, we recommend you read the guidance under 'How applications are assessed'. You can only apply online if you do not have capital or savings of over £6,000. We are trialling a new service where some people can apply online for the NHS Low Income Scheme. We will normally assess your application within 18 working days from the date we get your form. If you have already paid for treatment, you can apply for a refund at the same time as you apply for the scheme. Any help you’re entitled to is also available to your partner, if you have one. How much help you get depends on your weekly income and necessary outgoings, plus any savings or investments you have at the time you apply. If the amount you have left is low, you may be able to get help through the NHS Low Income Scheme.

NHS wigs and fabric supports (check with your hospital for their arrangements for supplying NHS wigs).

the cost of travelling to receive NHS treatment.

the cost of sight tests, glasses and contact lenses.If you have a low income, the NHS Low Income Scheme could help you pay for:

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