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If you have a health condition or disability, you’ll have an assessment to work out how much Universal Credit you can get and what you need to do in return.
Universal Credit is a monthly payment to help with your living costs. You…
When you apply for Universal Credit, you can report if you have a health…
After you’ve reported your health condition or disability or a change in…
You may still get Universal Credit if you work. You must report any change…
If you’re nearing the end of life (for example, due to a life-limiting…
If you get, or are entitled to, the severe disability premium you may be…
Find out if you need to pay the immigration health surcharge as part of your visa or immigration application.
Most people need to pay the immigration health surcharge (IHS) as part of…
You usually need to pay the healthcare surcharge if you’re applying for a…
The exact amount you pay depends on the length of your visa. A visa may…
You’ll pay the immigration healthcare surcharge (IHS) when you apply for…
You’ll get a full immigration health surcharge (IHS) refund if: you paid…
Carer's Credit helps carers fill gaps in your National Insurance record to help you qualify for the State Pensions and other benefits - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim
You could get Carer’s Credit if you’re caring for someone for at least 20…
If you’re eligible for Carer’s Credit, you can get credits to help fill…
To get Carer’s Credit you must be: aged 16 or over under State Pension age…
Before you start You do not need to apply for Carer’s Credit if you: get…
Check who your health assessment provider is and how to contact them.
Apply for a Health and Care Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 Health and Care visa) if you're a medical professional who's been offered a job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care - eligibility, fees,...
Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.
Get a refund of the immigration health surcharge (IHS) if you work in health and care - eligibility, what you’ll get and how to apply.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility, change of circumstances, claiming due to a terminal illness.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing medical or dental treatment and insurance
How to account for VAT on goods and services provided by registered health professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses and pharmacists.
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