NHS Low Income Scheme (HC2/HC3 certificates)
NHS Low Income Scheme
Paid by NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
The NHS Low Income Scheme can help you pay for NHS prescription charges, dental treatment, sight tests, wigs and fabric supports, and travel to receive NHS treatment.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-scheme
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk
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- NHS Maternity Exemption Certificate
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