Dental care on universal credit

ashryanm1992

Hi guys and girls.

I registered for the dentist in my area yesterday and filled out a form and I have an appointment today, I have no letters from DWP saying I'm currently claiming universal credit so I'm wondering how I can prove that I'm on benefits if I need to?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

KatrinaWaves

Log onto your UC online journal and print a copy of your latest payment award.

ashryanm1992

Thanks for the fast reply! How do I print it off? As I will have to go to the library.

KatrinaWaves

There is a button in the top corner which says print when you are looking at your payment award, which should send it to the libraries printer if set up correctly. if not, Im sure the library assistant can help.

ashryanm1992

Thank you so much! All sorted :money:

calcotti

Please note that you only qualify for free dental care if you are on UC and the earnings for the assessment period are below a certain amount. If you are on UC but in work you may therefore not qualify.
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/help-with-health-costs/help-with-health-costs-for-people-getting-universal-credit/

needy_not_gready

work 16 hours per week earn £125 per week can I get any help with dental treatment

needy_not_gready

trying to find out if I qualify for help, working 16 hrs earn £125 per week, receive housing and poll tax benefit, any idea anyone

calcotti

needy_not_gready wrote: »

trying to find out if I qualify for help, working 16 hrs earn £125 per week, receive housing and poll tax benefit, any idea anyone

I think you would need to apply for the NHS Low Income Scheme https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/help-with-health-costs/nhs-low-income-scheme-lis/

sheramber

needy_not_gready wrote: »

trying to find out if I qualify for help, working 16 hrs earn £125 per week, receive housing and poll tax benefit, any idea anyone

Have you read the link above?

donnajunkie

I have never had to show proof at my dentist. I just tick a box against income based jsa and sign it. I am wondering about uc as i dont think there’s a box for that.