Chapter 5: Health benefits

This chapter covers:

1. What are health benefits (here)

2. Who is eligible (here)

3. Claiming health benefits (here)

4. Challenging a decision (here)

Basic facts

•Everyone in Scotland is entitled to free NHS eye and dental checks and free prescriptions.
•Full-time students under 19 can get free dental treatment and vouchers for glasses.
•Any student under 18 can get free NHS dental treatment.
•Other students can get help if they have a low income or in certain other circumstances.