Do I still get free dental treatment on universal credit?

If you’re getting Universal Credit, your entitlement to free NHS dental treatment depends on your earnings for the most recent assessment period. You’re entitled if your earnings during that period were: £935 or less if your Universal Credit includes an element for either a child, or limited capability for work.

How can I get free dental care?

State and Local Resources. Your state or local health department may know of programs in your area that offer free or reduced-cost dental care. Call your local or state health department to learn more about their financial assistance programs. Check your local telephone book for the number to call.

When can I get free dental treatment?

Who’s entitled to free dental care?

• aged under 18, or under 19 and in qualifying full-time education.
• pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months.
• staying in an NHS hospital and your treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist.

Who qualifies for free prescriptions?

Who can get free prescriptions

• are 60 or over.
• are under 16.
• are 16 to 18 and in full-time education.
• are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx)
• have a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)

How can I claim free dental care in the UK?

If you’re not sure whether you’re entitled to free NHS dental treatment (or you’re waiting to find out), you should pay and ask for a receipt. If you find out later that you are entitled and have proof, you can apply for a refund. Ask dental practice staff for an HC5(D) form or an HC5W(D) form in Wales, or go to: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/freedental

How can I apply for free dental treatment?

Use your award notice as proof that you’re entitled. If you’re receiving contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance, you are not automatically entitled to free NHS dental treatment. However, you could apply for help through the NHS Low Income Scheme.

Who is not entitled to free dental care?

• any benefit paid on its own and not listed in the green box above (such as Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or Incapacity Benefit) You’re not entitledto free dental treatment if you’re named on a claim for: Not sure if you’re entitled to free dental treatment?

Do you get free dental treatment if you are pregnant?

You are entitled to free NHS dental treatment if, at the time you are accepted for your course of treatment, you are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months. To prove your entitlement, you can use a: If you have a valid maternity exemption certificate, you’re also entitled to free NHS prescriptions.