Reaching State Pension age means Britons can unlock the payment to which they are entitled, however, older age milestones often come with other forms of support. At present, even earlier than the state pension age, people in England are able to get a free prescription at the age of 60. Exemptions are also applicable to those under the age of 16 or young people who remain in higher education.
Understandably, free prescriptions are particularly important to many older people.
The entitlement means these individuals do not have to worry about additional health costs for their needs.
However, the Government has today launched a consultation which is debating whether the cut-off point for a free prescription should be raised to 66 years old.
This, of course, would be in line with the state pension age, but could see more people having to wait longer for the entitlement.
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But it is estimated this change could bring in up to £300million more for the NHS by the 2026/27 year.
Currently, the prescription charge…
