If you are living at an address which is registered for Council Tax with Rotherham Borough Council and you are on a low income please check below to see if you qualify.
These are the benefits which qualify YOU for a free Rothercard:
- Attendance Allowance
- Council Tax Benefit
- Disability Living Allowance
- Working Tax Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Incapacity Benefit
- Income Support
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- Jobseekers Allowance (Contributions based)
- Jobseeker Allowance (Income based)
- HC 2/3 Certificate - (help with cost of prescriptions, dentist/optician charges)
Your FAMILY DEPENDANTS (partners & children still in full time education) also qualify for thier own card if you receive one of the following benefits:
- Council Tax Benefit
- Disabled Person's Tax
- Working Families' Tax Credit
- Income Support
- Jobseeker Allowance (Income based)
- Housing Benefit
HC 2/3 Certificate - (help with cost of prescriptions, dentist/optician charges)
CARERS receiving Carer's Allowance
YOUNG PEOPLE aged 16-19 years in full time education and young people on a Youth Training Scheme also qualify regardless of their parents' income. Looked after Children/Young People also qualify for a Rothercard
Over 60's qualify for a Rothercard which is valid for 5 years.
REFUGEES/ASYLUM SEEKERS dependant on NASS payments
Contact any of the issuing points or phone the Rothercard Helpline on 01709 823644 for any further information.
Rothercard - How to claim your free discount card (128KB)