Health Service Dental Treatment
Some people may be entitled to help with the cost of Health Service (HS) dental treatment because of age, medical condition or because they or their partner get Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance (Income based).
People on a low income, including people getting Tax Credits may be entitled to get help.
The following people are entitled to free HS dental treatment, irrespective of their income:
(1) pregnant women;
(2) women who have given birth in the last 12 months;
(3) children aged under 18;
(4) young people aged 18 in full time education;
If you are on a low income you should complete form HC1 and forward it to your local Social Security or Jobs & Benefits office.
If you or your partner are in receipt of:
- Income Support; or
- Jobseeker's Allowance (Income based); or
- Tax Credits and named on a valid HS Tax Credit exemption certificate; or
- Pension Credit Guarantee; or
- on a low income,
you should ask for form HC5.
The claim for refund must be made within three months of the date on the receipt. If a dental charge is paid in instalments the claim must be made when the payments are complete. The claim must be made within three months of the date of the final payment.
Dependent upon the circumstances you may be entitled to either receive free dental treatment or treatment at a reduced cost.
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