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<p>Various sources of information for the public and relevant staff, such as NHS Choices,
are provided on the arrangements for Help with Health Costs, including how Universal
Credit claimants should claim. However, the Department for Work and Pensions has also
issued general guidance to staff signposting key information.</p><br /><p>Any claims
for exemption from National Health Service charges or remission or repayment of relevant
health costs made by a person because they meet the qualifying criteria may be the
subject of a validation check. This is to protect NHS resources from fraud and error.</p><br
/><p>Where a patient meets the criteria in place for Universal Credit and is therefore
entitled to claim entitlement to Help with Health Costs, but there is no Universal
Credit box available to tick on relevant forms, they can claim by ticking the “gets
income based Jobseekers Allowance” box. Those whose claim is selected for a validation
check will be able to explain their position to the relevant authority, and use their
Universal Credit award notice to support their claim.</p><br />
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