NHS Health Benefits
These can be claimed for working adults and their partners if you are on a low income and you do not have savings over £16,000 and need help with prescription costs, dental or opticians fees, travelling to hospital or for surgical aids. They can also be claimed by people who are not working but have an income from benefits or other income such as maintenance. If you get Income Support or income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, you will automatically qualify for full help with these NHS costs. There are also some other circumstances when you can get this help such as where there are very severe optical needs or you have specified illnesses or are pregnant or with a baby under 12 months (the savings rules do not apply in these circumstances) or if you are age 60 or over. You may also qualify for help with NHS health costs if you get working tax credit and child tax credit together.
For more information about who qualifies for help with NHS health benefits visit the direct.gov website.