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Opticians' bills
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Can anybody please tell me what help (if any) is available with the cost of glasses, lenses etc. to those over 60 years of age?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Prescriptions and sight tests are free to people aged 60 and over, . If you get the guarantee part of Pension Credit, you can
get help towards glasses. Even if you don�t get the guarantee credit, you may still get some help towards these costs if you have a low income and no more than �12,000 savings (�8,000 if you are under 60).
You need to fill in form HC1. Ask your optician before paying for treatment.
get help towards glasses. Even if you don�t get the guarantee credit, you may still get some help towards these costs if you have a low income and no more than �12,000 savings (�8,000 if you are under 60).
You need to fill in form HC1. Ask your optician before paying for treatment.