Working tax credit severe disability element
andiwheatley
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Hi, I am in receipt of Dla care and motability both high rate. I do not receive any working tax credit in payment as my hubby works as do I. In my recent tax credit award it shows the severe disability element in the WT section but due to income the amount due is zero. What I would like to know is if I can receive free prescriptions because the element shows?
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andiwheatley wrote: »Hi, I am in receipt of Dla care and motability both high rate. I do not receive any working tax credit in payment as my hubby works as do I. In my recent tax credit award it shows the severe disability element in the WT section but due to income the amount due is zero. What I would like to know is if I can receive free prescriptions because the element shows?
Hi andiwheatley,
Generally, individuals who receive working tax credit (WTC) including the severe disability element do qualify for full help with health costs. However, this only applies if your gross annual income at the time of your tax credit award is below £15,276.
As you and your partner are both in full time employment, it may be that your income exceeds £15,276. If this is the case, you do not qualify for full help with prescriptions.
For further assistance, you may want to look at the following websites:
1) NHS Business Services Authority
http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/HealthCosts/1040.aspx
2) Adviceguide
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/healthcare_e/healthcare_help_with_health_costs_e/help_with_health_costs.htm#helpwithhealthcostsifyouareonalowincome
We hope this has been of some help.
Kind regards,
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