JSA and dentists

jwest · 31 Jul 2010 at 00:52

Quick Q: Apparently if your on benifits dentists are free.

But how does this wrok, do i simply take some evidence with me and show them? or is it one of those things where its free if you want to fill in 15 page form?

FabienO · 31 Jul 2010 at 00:53

Show your proof of benefit. Entitlement letter or such.

[FnG]magnolia · 31 Jul 2010 at 00:54

I think this is only applicable to NHS dentists. You'll need to call one and ask them what they require.

Dave85 · 31 Jul 2010 at 00:59

You take your letter of entitlement for the jsa to the dentist. And its only free if your on income based not contribution based jsa

jwest · 31 Jul 2010 at 01:01

DAvE18 said:
You take your letter of entitlement for the jsa to the dentist. And its only free if your on income based not contribution based jsa

What does that mean? I have no income and get about £52 a week.

1mm3 · 31 Jul 2010 at 01:12

All you need is the letter of entitlement (comes in a see through wallet with your national insurance on if I remember correct.

They will ask you to sign 2 sides of an a5 form called the fp17, on the back you tick the jsa box and enter your national insurance no. This only entitles you to NHS dentistry.

Ofcourse if you prefer private treatment you will have to pay for that. Certain elements can be mixed eg. Have your examination on nhs and treatment private. Your dentist should offer all treatment clinically necessary to secure the health of your mouth on the nhs.

Dave85 · 31 Jul 2010 at 01:15

How can you not know what version you are on they tell you in the letter you get. Its the same amount if your under 25 but it clearly says what version your on and breaks it down. The letter you got first not the rubbish you get from the job center.ar your first meeting.

If your not on the correct version you still pay the nhs rates which is cheap. price depends on if your down south or up here eg. our examinations are free but in england they are not.

jwest · 31 Jul 2010 at 01:16

1mm3 said:
All you need is the letter of entitlement (comes in a see through wallet with your national insurance on if I remember correct.

They will ask you to sign 2 sides of an a5 form called the fp17, on the back you tick the jsa box and enter your national insurance no. This only entitles you to NHS dentistry.

Ofcourse if you prefer private treatment you will have to pay for that. Certain elements can be mixed eg. Have your examination on nhs and treatment private. Your dentist should offer all treatment clinically necessary to secure the health of your mouth on the nhs.

Very helpful, cheers mate

Pawnless Endgame · 31 Jul 2010 at 02:47

I know the question in this thread has already been answered, but this is just to say "thanks" from me, because I too was wondering about this.

loltim · 31 Jul 2010 at 02:52

So if i quit my job and went onto JSA I could get 3-4k of bracing done?

Crowort · 31 Jul 2010 at 04:50

I'm sure you are joking anyway but no, that would count as cosmetic surely? NHS only does health of teeth stuff.

Destination · 31 Jul 2010 at 08:29

Crowort said:
I'm sure you are joking anyway but no, that would count as cosmetic surely? NHS only does health of teeth stuff.

Not true, some orthodontists do NHS work, not all, and not not all of their work, most are mixed. If suitable for NHS orthodontic treatment, then it could be provided free if you are entitely to free dental treatment.

1mm3 · 31 Jul 2010 at 10:57

Tim said:
So if i quit my job and went onto JSA I could get 3-4k of bracing done?

Your dentist can refer you for an orthodontic consultation. If you are under 18 the consultation will be on the nhs and treatment (if clinically necessary) included.

The orthodontist will grade you on an index of orthodontic need (IOTN) and decide if treatment will be required on the nhs. This depends on the severity of the malocclusion (how badly aligned your teeth are etc..)

If you are over 18years old you can only have orthodontic treatment on a private basis and will have to pay for both consultation/ treatment.