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Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants

Martin Lewis Universal Credit
  • Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants regarding free prescriptions and dental care.
  • The warning is directed at individuals who have transferred from Tax Credits to Universal Credit.
  • Claimants could face a fine of up to £100 for incorrectly claiming these free healthcare services.
  • This is because the eligibility thresholds for free prescriptions and dental care differ between the legacy Tax Credits and Universal Credit.
  • Lewis urged people to verify their current eligibility before assuming they are still entitled to free healthcare benefits.

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Martin Lewis warns simple Universal Credit mistake could lead to £100 fine

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