2006-07-31 10:26:36 · 16 answers · asked by m3beemer2001 1 in Health ➔ Dental
NO - they are not automatically exempt from NHS charges, unless as previously said they or their partner are on benefit like Income support or pension credits (must be guaranteed credit not savings credit) as also stated before they can apply for help with NHS costs using HC1 form, this is means tested to each individual and may come back saying they have full help (HC2) or partial help (HC3) It is worth applying to see what they say, worst case they say no and dont give any help but then you are no worse off! it could come back saying you pay nothing, £2.35, £16.89, £150.36 or any random ammount all specifically decide to suit the individual. This form also helps with other NHS costs like Glasses and wigs etc.
Hope this helps!! but do send off an HC1 form you can get one at the dentist or opticians, 10min of your time, and could save a fortune!!
2006-07-31 10:46:28 · answer #1 · answered by Little toothfairy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I remember the elderly get free dental care if they are on benefits. Im certain if they have a certain amount of money they have to pay a percentage. I know a friends nan had to pay for her eye sight and she was in her 70's she queried it they said she was not on benefits as she had no proof. that was a few years ago it may have changed again. the best advice I can give is to either phone and ask the dental surgery or try to contact the local social security they would be in a better position to tell you a definite answer. good luck
2006-07-31 11:13:56 · answer #2 · answered by sharon h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!!!!!!!
OAP's are not entitled to free dental care unfortunately, only if you receive a benefit like income support or jos seekers allowance. Even thought you get a pension that's not classed as a benefit. Sorry
2006-07-31 10:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dental care is now denied to most people their practices are full up, and boy are the dentists cashing in on it in my area, you can't even get emergency treatment.in my area, ie NE LIncolnshire, and that's a fact, I spent nearly three days trying to get my wife treated, and then I had to resort to subterfuge to get her treated,at all!,and that's after attending the same dentists for many years! he didn't have the decency to inform us that we were not wanted as patients any more.
2006-07-31 14:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid not, only if they have an hc2 certificate which is available for anyone over 18 to apply for. U can get one by asking your dentist for an hc1 form to apply for this, but it's means tested. Not everyone will qualify for this.
2006-07-31 10:34:02 · answer #5 · answered by charliegirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but why do thay want free dental care thay take them out at night hay ever been given a ******** with no teeth WOW man its good
2006-07-31 10:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly no, unless they are claiming any benefits ie Pension Tax credit
2006-07-31 10:46:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes in UK go down to you benefits office and get a card ti say you get it free
2006-08-01 03:49:33 · answer #8 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send me your teeth and I will get them fixed foc
2006-07-31 10:30:27 · answer #9 · answered by your pete 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-31 10:32:07 · answer #10 · answered by dick19532003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋