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Financial Help - Dentist
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Does anyone know if there is any sort of financial help for Dental fees for people on low incomes (not pensioner)?
Thanks!
Thanks!
(AKA HRH_MUngo)
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Member #10 of £2 savers club
Imagine someone holding forth on biology whose only knowledge of the subject is the Book of British Birds, and you have a rough idea of what it feels like to read Richard Dawkins on theology: Terry Eagleton
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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.Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you are usually right.0
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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.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.0 -
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!(AKA HRH_MUngo)
Member #10 of £2 savers club
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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:beer: My glass is half full :beer:0 -
Hi
Just to remind about Quidco - will give £35 cashback for HSA Health Cash Plan or £25 for HSA Dental Plan
Good luck
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the Tesco plan does look good, its actually 16.95 per month for private treatment.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
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?0
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