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A quick guide to help with health costs - HC12
This booklet gives you information about NHS charging arrangements in England only (including charges and optical vouchers values).
Are you claiming free treatment? (factsheet)
Don't assume you're entitled! Certain groups don't have to pay NHS dental treatment charges. You should always check with your dentist whether your treatment is private or NHS. If you're entitled to free NHS treatment and the treatment you receive is a mixture of NHS and private, you will still have to pay for the private treatment.
Claim for for a refund of optical charges - HC5(O)
This form can be used to claim back the cost of a sight test, glasses or contact lenses on low income grounds.
Claim for help with health costs - HC1
This claim form can be used to apply for help with paying for NHS prescriptions, NHS dental treatment, NHS wigs and fabric supports, sight tests, glasses and contact lenses, or travel to receive NHS treatment if referred by a doctor or dentist.
Claim form for a refund of NHS dental charges - HC5(D)
This form can be used to claim back the cost of NHS dental treatment for people on a low income who may be entitled to a refund.
Claim form for a refund of travel costs to receive NHS treatment - HC5(T)
You can claim help with the cost of travel if you are on a low income and have made an additional journey to receive NHS care following a referral by a doctor (GP or hospital doctor) or dentist.