INFORMATION ABOUT CHECKS OF ENTITLEMENT
If you are claiming free treatment or prescriptions, or using an optical voucher, you should show proof of why you don't have to pay or why you can use a voucher, e.g. a benefit book, birth certificate or NHS exemption certificate. For more information about this read the tables here onwards.
If you cannot show proof, you will get your NHS treatment or prescription free, or be able to use your optical voucher. However, your treatment form or prescription form will be marked "no evidence seen" and your entitlement may be checked later.
NHSScotland Counter Fraud Services will check claims for:
- Free prescriptions.
- Full or partial help with NHS dental treatment.
- Vouchers towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses.