I have a client who was moved from ESA to Universal Credit in spite of a serious health condition (he has MS). Before I met him he was advised to fill out a HC1 form and then received a HC2 certificate which he uses as proof he is entitled to free prescriptions etc.
This certificate is about to expire, but before we renew it, I have discovered he is entitled to full help with costs as he earns less than £435 per UC statement period. This should mean the HC2 certificate is unnecessary. My question is does anybody know if he can provide just the printed UC statement at the pharmacy? Is anybody else doing this with UC?
The printed UC certificate should be sufficient but as prescriptions still don't have Universal Credit listed as an option the HC2 certificate may be an easier option.
Gordon
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