Prescriptions esa

Hi all as this is now my first day of unemployment in over 30 years and I'm now claiming esa does that change prescription charges.. I have been paying for them while off sick long term but my employment contract is now been terminated many thanks for advice

Angie 😀❤😀

[sassy59]

If income based ESA then you get free prescriptions but if contribution based ESA you may qualify so would need to look into that.

Hope that helps Angie. Xxxx

[Hidden in reply to sassy59]

Thanks sassy it does lovely appreciate it xxxx

[stone-UK]

Hi

Lots of information in.

nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthcos...

[Hidden in reply to stone-UK]

Thanks stone will have a look x

[shadow4me]

my husband was contribution esa he had to pay for perscriptions and dental until he retired x

[Hidden]

Like sissy said but if you get esa contribution then you can get a form which you send off and they will send you a papper say you will not have to pay for glasses dentis ect ect you can get it from job center dentist and i think options

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

This would be on the grounds of low income and she may not qualify or not get a full rebate.

As you have been working the past 2/3 tax years you would automatically get contribution based benefit. This is not income based and is decided purely on your contributions. When this runs out it would revert to income based ESA which would take into account any other income coming into the household or savings etc.

On income based benefit you would get free prescriptions, free dental treatment and free eye test and glasses.

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Hi Angie you will now be entitled to free prescriptionsxxx😊

[Badbessie]

You can be both income and contribution based ESA at the same time. It depends on a number of factors. Ring the DWP who will be able to tell you.

[Hidden]

Thanks all bit more clearer now that the mud that was in my head yesterday lol xxx

[twopars12]

Angie, you've only worked for 30 years!! Not good enough lass. Get back to work immediately or no porridge for you any more. x

[Hidden in reply to twopars12]

I hang my head in shame and apologise proooofusley for working in my specialised field for only 30 years twopars12 lol but prior to my career I was employed doing other crappy jobs till I found my vocation in life which copd had put an end too now iv found another outlet .Ps had ma porridge already so ner ner lol I will have to meet you one sunny day I bet we CD muster up some giggles along the way and a few fights in between good one of course

Namaste ❤

[twopars12]

I think your right. A meeting would be fine. No oxygen tanks allowed.

Namaste xx