Don't take a bite...
...out of NHS funds by wrongly claiming entitlement to free NHS dental treatment or help with the cost of treatment
'Do you get free NHS dental
treatment or help with the cost
of treatment?'
Many people receive free NHS dental treatment or help with the cost of treatment. But some people who make such claims are not entitled to do so. People who mistakenly or falsely claim entitlement to free NHS dental treatment or help with the cost of treatment take funds out of the NHS each year.
The list opposite will help you check your entitlement.
You must be prepared to provide proof of your entitlement if a check is made at a later date. If you are subsequently found through checking to have claimed exemption wrongly, you will be asked to repay the charge. You will also be served with a notice requiring payment of an additional penalty charge.
USE THIS LIST TO CHECK WHETHER YOU ARE ENTITLED TO FREE NHS DENTAL TREATMENT
Who can get free NHS dental treatment?
- Children and young people under 18
- Young people aged 18 in full time education
- Women who are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months
- People and their partner getting:
- Income SupportIncome based Jobseeker's allowance
- Family Credit (until 4 April 2000)
- Disability Working Allowance (until 4 April 2000)
- Working Families' Tax Credit (maximum credit or credit reduced by £70 or less)
- Disabled Person's Tax Credit (maximum credit or credit reduced by £70 or less)
- People and their partner with an HC2 certificate
USE THIS TO CHECK WHETHER YOU ARE ENTITLED TO HELP WITH THE COSTS OF TREATMENT
Who can get help with NHS dental charges?
People on low income (HC3 certificate holders) may be able to get help with the cost of NHS dental treatment - depending on their assessed contribution
IF YOU ARE NOT IN ONE OF THESE
GROUPS, YOU MUST PAY FOR YOUR
NHS DENTAL TREATMENT
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