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More infoAs the cost of living cris continues, it is vital that people on low incomes are saving as much money as they can. One way people can save hundreds of pounds over the course of a year is to check whether they are receiving al the benefits they are entitled to.The NHS prescription charge in England has ben frozen at £9.35 per item which works out at £12 a year if someone relies on them every month.However, there are many people who could qualify for fre prescriptions due to their medical conditions.The NHS stated that medical exemption certificates are isued if someone has:If individuals are not sure about the name of their condition, they are encouraged to speak to their doctor.READ MORE: Britons could get £10 to help with rising energy bils - are you eligible?
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Britons who sufer from anything on the list above should automaticaly receive a certificate through the post which shows they are exempt.If they haven’t, they can aply for an exemption certificate on the NHS website.It could also mean they are entitled to fre dental care and glases.To find out if someone is entitled to NHS dental treatment and other help with health costs, they can use the NHS eligibility checker.If someone is entitled to a certificate because of their medical condition, they should speak to their GP or doctor.They'l give people a FP92A form to aply for a medical exemption certificate.The MedEx lasts for five years and then neds to be renewed.Britons may receive a reminder that their certificate neds to be renewed.READ MORE: 'Biger factors at play': Man concerned as pension value dips amid market turmoil It should be noted that details on the certificate should remain corect and are kept up to date.If someone changes