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bubblesgalore

Free prescriptions DVLA and Benefits

i would like to know if you're eligible for free prescriptions. I received a copy of the 'exempt' categories, however, 'MS' was not on the list. Do I have to approach my GP? I am visiting my consultant on Friday and we will be discussing the possibility of medications, but to be honest, I dont think I will be able to afford it on a monthly basis. Then I understand that I will lose my driving licence temporarily. My GP has advised me that he does consider me fit to drive which is a relief, but its just a paperwork procedure. Lastly, are we all eligible for disability benefits? It seems like a MENSA form on line... Thank you for your patience... xxx
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@rdhdbtrfly
 

Bubbles the answers to your questions are really determined by where you live and how advanced Your MS is. I live in Wisconsin, I am a Nurse with a Masters Degree in Nursing.I have been "Disabled" since August 1, 2008. If you are in the US and your GP thinks you are to advanced to drive I would think you would qualify for SSDI. Mind you depending on how much SSDI you get you may or may not be able to work and keep your disability. After You have been on SSDI for 2 years you automatically go on Medicare. In my case i have medicare and medacaid. I pay very little for my drugs but have a HUGE cost Share for my Medacaid. Just something to think about. When applying for SSDI very few people are approved the first time but I was. It is worth it especially if you can not work Rachel

@Munchies
@Munchies
 

My driving licence got changed to a 3 year one as soon as I informed them and they had to check with Consultant to see whether I would be fit enought to continue driving.. There are 10 categories where you might get a Medical Exemption Certificate which include having diabetes, thyroid problems, cancer etc but the only one that could be in relation to MS is: A continuing physical disability which means the person cannot go out without the help of another person. Temporary disabilities do not count even if they last for several months If your GP deems that you fit this category then he needs to fill in the FP92A form and you will receive a Medical Exemption card. If you don't fit this category then you can fill in an HC1 form (Low Income Scheme) to see if you're eligible for Help with your Health costs as they look into your income and outgoings etc. If that's not suitable then a Prescription Pre-payment Certificate (PPC) could be worthwhile at £29.10 for 3 months or £104 for 12 months. In relation to DLA my Consultant refused to fill in the form I sent as he said I wouldn't be eligible for it. He then said when I was struggling walking etc last year that if I wanted him to fill it in he would but he didn't really think it'd be worth it so there was no point!! Kath.x