Chapter 11: Health benefits
This chapter covers:
1. What are health benefits (below)
2. Who is eligible (
here)
3. Claiming health benefits and refunds (
here)
4. Challenging a decision (
here)
5. Overseas students (
here)
Basic facts
– People under 19 and in full-time education can get free prescriptions, sight tests, vouchers for glasses and dental treatment.
– Prescriptions are free in Wales. In addition, you can get a free dental examination if you are under 25, or are 60 or over. Prescriptions in Northern Ireland are also free.
– Other students can get help if they are on a low income or in certain other circumstances.