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Free Eye Tests when on Benefits?

TonyLisaP
TonyLisaP Posts: 505 Forumite
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HI
Can anyone tell me if we are entitled to free eye tests whilst on JSA - Contribution based and Income based?

Thanks
Lisa

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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Income based, yes.

    Cont based, no.
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  • TonyLisaP
    TonyLisaP Posts: 505 Forumite
    So as our benefits are made up of both, I guess the answer is yes?
  • sammyjammy
    sammyjammy Posts: 8,147 Forumite
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    Yes you can be on both, the first £50 odd will be JSA C and then topped up for whatever reason with JSA IB, this could be in case of claiming for two adults, if you're in receipt of JSA income based then yes you'll get free eye tests (only one a year unless optician recommends more i think)
    "You've been reading SOS when it's just your clock reading 5:05 "
  • mouseymousey99
    mouseymousey99 Posts: 1,868 Forumite
    I think its once every two years - unless when you have the test they find you need new specs (thats what happend to me).
  • Loopy_Girl
    Loopy_Girl Posts: 4,444 Forumite
    Not sure where you are but of you are in Scotland then eye tests at any optician are free regardless of your employment status :)
  • lexa34
    lexa34 Posts: 588 Forumite
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    What about the HC2 form if you are on contribution based benefits?
    Green and minimal chemicals is the new black- I know a fair old bit about sustainability, specially energy and transport stuff. If I can help- please ask!
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