Dentist while on Jobseekers

xxisabellexx

Sorry if this is in the wrong place but I am just after a bit of advice/clarification. I'm on jobseekers allowance at the moment (income based). I heard that I do not have to pay for the dentists while on it so decided to go get my teeth sorted out now (Sorry if you don't agree with this). I've been for the initial check up appointment and as expected the dentist said I will need to possibly have a tooth out or a root canal and some fillings . My next appointment is the 11th November.

I don't plan on being on job seekers for much longer (hopefully) so my question is that if I were to get a job tomorrow would I have to pay for the next appointment? I'm guessing yes but just wanted to check.
Also does anyone know if the work I'm talking about will all fall into band 2 (about £50) or as it's a lot of work whether it will be band 3 (about £200)?
Say I got a job inbetween the next appointment and the one after, would I have to pay for all the work or not?

Hope that makes sense, thanks.

zppp

Heres some information for you on your question

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Jobseeker%27s-Allowance.htm

You should complete an HC1 Form and send it to the NHS Business Authority to the address on the form. You can get one from calling 0845 850 1166.

pompeyrich

According to this site, root canal treatment is covered by band 2. The higher band is for more complex work like crowns, dentures and bridges. The prices quoted seem to be last years but the bands shouldn't have changed.

Toothsmith

If you start treatment whilst exempt from charges, then that course of treatment will be free for you nomatter what happens to you financially whilst on it. So, no, you won't pay for this course, but you will next time you go for a new check-up in 6 months (or whenever).

cassieB57

zppp wrote: »

Heres some information for you on your question

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Jobseeker%27s-Allowance.htm

You should complete an HC1 Form and send it to the NHS Business Authority to the address on the form. You can get one from calling 0845 850 1166.

Not if you are already getting income based JSA-entitlement to NHS dental treatment is automatic

clairec79

It's meant to go on your circumstances when you started the course of treatment. In my case I had started a course of treatment and then found out I was entitled to free NHS treatment, dentist said *technically* I should have to pay but she'd close the old course and then restart a new course so I didn't have to but there was a chance I'd be contacted and asked to pay (her argument was actually when I started the course I was entitled to free treatment I just didn't know), your situation would be the same in reverse

RazWaz

I had several fillings done one at a time over 6 months (5 in total). I started while unemployed but had just started a job when I had the last appointment, it was still free as it was all one course of treatment.

xxisabellexx

Thanks so much for all your replies, it's good to hear that I won't have to pay. Bit depressing to have all this work done as the dentist says my oral hygiene seems good, its just bad genes. But hey ho, hopefully soon I'll have a full time job and a perfect smile to boot! :j