An NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate entitles the holder and any dependent children named in the tax credit assessment who you receive Child Tax Credits for, to:
- free NHS prescriptions
- free NHS dental treatment
- free NHS sight tests
- a voucher towards the cost of glasses and contact lenses
- free NHS wigs and fabric supports such as spinal or abdominal supports or surgical brassieres supplied through a hospital
- in England, travel to receive NHS treatment if referred by a doctor or dentist
- in Scotland, travel to a hospital to receive necessary NHS treatment
- in Wales, travel to receive NHS treatment whilst under the care of a consultant
You cannot claim the cost of travel to visit your GP or dentist for a routine appointment or check up.