In England, those who are over 60 are able to receive the “freebie” benefit which allows people to claim medication without paying. Comparatively, those who live in Scotland and Wales get free prescriptions no matter what age they are. While various groups are able to claim the support in England, those who put forward a false claim for free prescriptions could get a 100 fine for misleading the NHS.
The NHS’s Business Service Authority (NHSBSA) is responsible for checking claims made for free NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment.
It also recovers the costs of spent prescription charges by forcing those who are found guilty of incorrectly claiming free medication by paying them back.
If the service is unable to confirm during their checks that a patient was entitled to claim free NHS prescriptions or NHS dental treatment, they will send over an enquiry letter asking the claimant to confirm their entitlement.
If the person receiving the letter fails to respond within 28 days, they will be sent a fine of up to 100.
The term used to describe this particular fine issued by the NHS is a Penalty Charge Notice.
False claimants will be told to pay the original NHS prescription or dental treatment charges, and an additional penalty charge.
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