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Dental treatments on the NHS for job seekers?

desi_uk
desi_uk Posts: 11 Forumite
in Employment, jobseeking & training
Hi i was just wondering if someone who is not claiming job seekers allowance but just doing the job seekers bit everyweek still entitled to a reduced price on dental treatments on the NHS?

Thankyou
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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Why are you not in receipt of JSA?
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  • Titch89
    Titch89 Posts: 712 Forumite
    Fill in a HC1 form, which you can get from your job centre.
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Titch89 wrote: »
    Fill in a HC1 form, which you can get from your job centre.

    Which will not help at all if the OP has a lot of savings, or a partner with a high income.
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  • desi_uk
    desi_uk Posts: 11 Forumite
    dmg24 wrote: »
    Why are you not in receipt of JSA?
    well i was entitled to some compensation some time ago, i have provided the job centre with the information and they said i wasnt within the criteria to receive job seekers allowance but i still go every week to sign on and look for work so if i dont recieve the allowance will i not get any help with NHS dental treatment?
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    It sounds like you are not entitled because you have too much capital (above £16K?). In that case, you will not be entitled to assistance with health costs.
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  • Viper_7
    Viper_7 Posts: 1,220 Forumite
    Pay into the NHS for 30 years, and get sod all out!!
  • desi_uk
    desi_uk Posts: 11 Forumite
    dmg24 wrote: »
    It sounds like you are not entitled because you have too much capital (above £16K?). In that case, you will not be entitled to assistance with health costs.
    what if you have a bit less than 16k would it still be the same?
  • desi_uk
    desi_uk Posts: 11 Forumite
    Viper_7 wrote: »
    Pay into the NHS for 30 years, and get sod all out!!
    can you elaborate please?
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    desi_uk wrote: »
    what if you have a bit less than 16k would it still be the same?

    Capital over £6K will affect your claim, with £16K meaning you are entitled to nothing at all. Remember that this will take into account anything that you have in any bank accounts, not just any lump sums you may have.

    Do you have a partner?
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  • alison999
    alison999 Posts: 1,769 Forumite
    Viper_7 wrote: »
    Pay into the NHS for 30 years, and get sod all out!!


    so you dont visit the doctors or use hospital facilities then? if not, then you're very lucky!
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