Hi, I'm currently on old style ESA and PIP, and I can currently claim free prescriptions. I've heard and read conflicting things about if that's the same when I get migrated to UC. Also. Does anyone know what happend about prescriptions when you're in the middle of changing? I'm on medication for my mental health and I have to get my weekly supply in two packs (3 and 4) as I'm not allowed a weekly supply (self harm and suicide attempts in the past) and I thought I'd ask this question, when I thought of it as I might forget when I do migrate and it's one less thing to worry about. Thank you for your help!
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."
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