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seven-day-weekend
11-09-2007, 4:22 PM
Does anyone know if there is any sort of financial help for Dental fees for people on low incomes (not pensioner)?

Thanks!
donteatthat
11-09-2007, 6:27 PM
If you are claiming income support or another benefit you should be entitled to free dental care with an NHS dentist. Otherwise I don't think there is help as such, but some plans like HSA will give you some cash back.
Toothsmith
11-09-2007, 9:38 PM
The HC1 form available from your Post Office can be filled in, and if you qualify, it can give you a partial/full exemption from NHS fees.

This is only for NHS dentistry though. As DET said above, something like HSA is a good cashplan if you're only available dentists are private.
seven-day-weekend
11-09-2007, 9:51 PM
It's for my son, he has a job but his hours vary and sometimes he only gets twelve hours a week. His dentist is private.

Hey, I'll mention HSA , or , just remembered Patient's Aid - I used to be in that, it was fine!
SparkyG
12-09-2007, 7:18 AM
Tesco have just introduced a dental plan identical to the HSA one, but have undercut their price by £1 a month, and the dental benefit is 80% of the cost of treatment, not 75% as on the HSA plan.

Worth looking into. Leaflets are in store, or you can see the details on their website.

HTH;)

SparkyG
Piggybanker
12-09-2007, 7:55 AM
Hi

Just to remind about Quidco - will give £35 cashback for HSA Health Cash Plan or £25 for HSA Dental Plan

Good luck
Piggy
shoperholicnot
16-09-2007, 9:03 AM
Tesco have just introduced a dental plan identical to the HSA one, but have undercut their price by £1 a month, and the dental benefit is 80% of the cost of treatment, not 75% as on the HSA plan.

Worth looking into. Leaflets are in store, or you can see the details on their website.

HTH;)

SparkyG
the Tesco plan does look good, its actually 16.95 per month for private treatment.
i pay 17.00 with HSA. The maitenence plan is better for Tesco, with HSA you get £150, Tesco are offering annual up to £200.
the only thing that worries me is how good they will be at paying up. HSA are brilliant, no hassle no long waiting. would Tesco be the same?