Pip query

Cacran

I am in receipt of PIP award at standard rate, which had been awarded until sometime in 2018.I happened to be talking to a lady in Specsavers, today. I was going to pick up mine and my husbands new reading glasses. She was telling me a tale about her husband getting the basic rate PIP payment ( I did not tell her that I got it too) .She said that because her husband gets that benefit, they are both entitled to free glasses and dental treatment. I was puzzled, having just paid for both pairs of glasses. I did not ask her anything more about it. I did not want to sound nosey.
Both me and my husband have dental appointments this week. I may have to have root canal treatment which will be costly. Maybe we are entitled to free dentist fees also. Does anyone know, without me having to speak to a government department to ask?

nannytone_2

receiving PIP does not automatically entitle anyone to free glasses or dental treatment.

free glasses/dental treatment is based solely on household income

people that receive income related benefit get free treatment ( the fact that they receive income related benefit means they have a low household income)
low wage earners and people on contributions based benefit can complete an HC! form to help with NHS costs

NeilCr

Information here

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/healthcare/help-with-health-costs/help-with-health-costs/

Cacran

I thought it was wrong, wonder how she gets it then? Thanks for your replies.

nannytone_2

if she works part time and her husband doesn't work at all, it stands to reason they will be on a low income.

even if she works full time, i doubt she earns very much