The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Scotland) Regulations 2008

Refunds of charges paid

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10.—(1) Where a charge has been paid under these Regulations by or on behalf of a person who was at the time of payment eligible for exemption from that charge, a claim for refund may be made by or on behalf of that person.

(2) A claim under this regulation for a refund of charges shall be made on a form provided by the Scottish Ministers and shall be accompanied by the appropriate receipt and the appropriate declaration in support of the claim.

(3) A claim under this regulation shall be made not less than one month but not more than 3 months after the date on which the charge was paid.

(4) A claim under this regulation for a refund shall be made to the Health Board which received payment of the charge, and any refund shall be made in such manner and subject to such conditions as the Scottish Ministers may determine.