Regulation 20 Redemption value of voucher for replacement or repair
England and Wales
Subject to paragraph (4), the redemption value of a voucher shall, in the case of the replacement of an optical appliance, be the lesser of—
the full cost which would have been payable by the person for the replacement but for this Part; or
the face value of the voucher or, in the case of the replacement of one only of a pair of contact lenses, F1£61.77.
Subject to paragraph (4), the redemption value of a voucher shall, in the case of the repair of an optical appliance, be the lesser of—
the full cost which would have been payable by the person for the repair but for this Part; or
the amount specified in column 2 of Schedule 3 which relates to the type of optical appliance repaired (identified in that column by reference to the relevant letter code as specified in Schedule 1) and to the nature of the repair specified in column 1 of Schedule 3, together with any increase provided for by Schedule 2.
Where more than one repair is made to an appliance the amount taken for the purposes of paragraph (2)(b) as being specified in Schedule 3 shall be the aggregate of the relevant amounts ascertained in accordance with Schedule 3, except that the element of the value of the voucher which relates to the repair of the frame must not exceed F2£16.06.
In the case of a person who was eligible for a payment to be made only by virtue of regulation 8(2)(d), the amounts taken for the purpose of paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) or (2)(a) and (b) must be reduced by the amount of the patient contribution.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sum in reg. 20(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2024) by The National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/294), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a) (with reg. 3)
- F2
Sum in reg. 20(3) substituted (1.4.2024) by The National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/294), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(b) (with reg. 3)