These benefits do not give you free NHS prescriptions:

  • contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance, paid on its own
  • contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance, paid on its own

Contribution-based benefits are benefits you have paid money towards through National Insurance.

Most people pay National Insurance when they have a job.

  • Pension Credit (Savings Credit) paid on its own

Savings Credit is an extra payment for people who have saved some money for their pension.