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Jsa, Esa ?Dentist

poppp
poppp Posts: 46 Forumite
edited 16 September 2014 at 2:37PM in Benefits & tax credits
I started Root canal when on jsa (cleaning etc
But 3 day before going to final apointment with dentist i applied for Esa(signed off jsa)
Now at the final dentist appointment i(i am not on jsa ) the dentist made me sign form. "She said, are you on jsa, i said im on esa" i signed it because She told me to.
So, what will happen, will i get fine or get made to pay for treatment?

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  • rogerblack
    rogerblack Posts: 9,446 Forumite
    Income related ESA and JSA are treated the same from entitlement to free dental treatment.
  • poppp
    poppp Posts: 46 Forumite
    Hi.
    thanks. But on the final appointment to the dentist, i was not on jsa .
    I only applied for ESA 3 days ago. Will i have to pay?
  • rogerblack
    rogerblack Posts: 9,446 Forumite
    What do you mean.
    Do you mean that you phoned up ESA and said that you want to claim ESA, not JSA, and they closed your claim - or that you closed your claim for JSA, then waited to claim ESA?
  • poppp
    poppp Posts: 46 Forumite
    I Signed off JSA 3 days ago(which i was claiming for a year).
    I signed on ESA 3 days ago.
    I then went to my final Root Canal treatment yesterday

    Will this cause confusion with dentist, will treatment be free?
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,111 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    It's your status when you started treatment that counts.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • nannytone_2
    nannytone_2 Posts: 12,999 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    as above.
    if you were entitled yo free treatment when this course of treatment started, it will be finished without cost regardless of income changes
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