VAT exemption and careline alarms

‘VAT exemption’ refers to the government tax relief scheme that allows people with a disability or long-term medical condition to pay for an emergency alarm call system without paying VAT.

For qualifying customers, that’s a 20% saving!

Source: HM Revenue & Customs

You could claim VAT exemption on a Telecare24 plan if you’re chronically sick or disabled. You do not need to be registered disabled or eligible for any other benefit to qualify.

What HMRC means by ‘chronically sick or disabled’

For VAT purposes, you’re chronically sick or disabled if you have:

• a physical or mental impairment that has a long-term and substantial adverse effect on your ability to carry out everyday activities
• a condition that the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness (that’s a long-term health condition)

Source: HM Revenue & Customs

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Alzheimer’s/dementia, angina, arthritis, blind/partially sighted, cancer, cardiovascular, deaf/hard of hearing, diabetes, epilepsy, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, stroke, a terminal illness, and many more.

If you’re not sure if your condition means you’re chronically sick or disabled you should consult with your doctor.

When placing an order on our website, simply select ‘I am exempt from paying VAT’ when customising your plan.

We’ll double-check this with you at the checkout, and ask you to disclose what condition(s) qualify you for VAT relief.

If you would prefer to place your order over the phone, our team will discuss VAT exemption with you when we take your call.

We’ll ask you what condition(s) would qualify you for the saving, and then we’ll take care of the rest.

If you have our free information pack, look for the page titled ‘VAT Exemption Form’. It’ll be stapled in with the service agreement.

The form asks you to declare the conditions that qualify you for VAT relief.