Link to the JCR Prescriptions reinbursement form

(https://forms.gle/h9yuT1dbKBGdEu3U8)

How does the scheme work?

The scheme allows for Catz JCR students to have individual prescriptions reimbursed if they so wish. The scheme operates via reimbursement, with students keeping the receipt issued when they withdraw a prescription, and submitting that, alongside their bank details, via a google form within 2 weeks of purchase.

How many prescriptions can I get?

There is a threshold of 6 prescriptions that an individual student can be reimbursed for over the year (including holidays). The JCR can also contribute the equivilant amount of 6 prescriptions towards a prescriptiion pre-payment certificate

How long do I have to send in the prescription after purchase?

Reimbursements will be issued only if the prescription receipt is dated less than two weeks before the form is submitted unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Are there any eligibility criteria for the scheme?

This is a no means tested scheme; therefore, no medical or financial evidence is needed for participation.

Students must be JCR members at St Catharine’s college to be eligible (if you are unsure if you are a JCR or MCR member please contact the tutorial office)

Payments will only be made for prescriptions (e.g. the scheme does not cover glasses, dentistry etc).

Students on their year abroad are eligible for the scheme if the receipt is for an NHS prescription and the date is within 2 weeks of purchase

Will my medical and financial information be confidential?

No medical information or financial information, aside from bank account details, will be required from students at any point.

The required prescription receipt will not list the item of medication received (instead listing it as a generic item, typically ‘NHS Levy’) therefore giving confidentiality as to the prescription bought.

Responses to the form will only be accessed by the JCR President and Treasurer

I get a Prescription Prepayment Certificates – can the JCR help with this?

Yes, the JCR can contribute the equivilant cost of 6 prescriptions (maximum threshold for any student) towards a PPC (either covering 3 months or 12 months of prescription costs)

What if I need more than 6 prescriptions

While this program covers only up to 6 prescriptions per person per year, if you need additional prescriptions and face financial constraints, we encourage you to reach out to your tutor to discuss alternative college funding options

What is the current charge for an NHS prescription?

The NHS fixed ‘prescription charge’ for withdrawing items of medication as an outpatient recently rose to £9.90.

Details on this change can be found at:

https://rb.gy/v35obg.

What are the current government medical exemptions to paying the charge?

Various circumstances exempt individuals from paying for prescriptions. These include being aged 18 and under or being on the NHS Low Income Scheme. For further details on eligibility for exemption, please refer to:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/check-if-you-can-get-free-prescriptions/

If you have any questions or concerns, please email: jcr.president@caths.cam.ac.uk