Do I have to pay dentist

catbaker123

Please can someone tell me if I have to pay for the dentist if I am on Job Seekers Allowance?

System

Are you on income related or contributions based JSA?

AsknAnswer2

Only means tested benefit qualifies you for free dental treatment. So if the JSA is income based then yes.

catbaker123

I think its contribution based. I havent had a payment yet I am still in the pipeline. I was made redundant after 30 years with the same company

KxMx

Not free with CB based i'm afraid. If you can find an NHS Dentist then it'll be at a set rate which might help.

fresian_cow

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Illorinjured/DG_10018978

There is something here about getting help if you are on a low income

dealer_wins

catbaker123 wrote: »

I think its contribution based. I havent had a payment yet I am still in the pipeline. I was made redundant after 30 years with the same company

30 years with a company and you have to worry about a dentist payment? Jesus

dmg24

dealer_wins wrote: »

30 years with a company and you have to worry about a dentist payment? Jesus

Given that countless people retire with no savings, I don't see what is so unbelievable in the OP's situation? Some people are not as good at planning ahead as others.

rozmister

dmg24 wrote: »

Given that countless people retire with no savings, I don't see what is so unbelievable in the OP's situation? Some people are not as good at planning ahead as others.

I think the poster meant because of the redundancy pay out you get for 30 years of service rather than becuase the OP hadn't posted.

You can fill out a HC something form that assesses your income and means you may get money towards or covering healthcare including dentistry, prescriptions and wigs even if you're on CB JSA. You can get them from your Drs or Pharmacy.