People named on an NHS certificate for partial assistance with health costs (HC can) may be eligible for free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, eye tests and help with other NHS costs. If you are unsure or are waiting to know if you are eligible for help, pay your NHS charge. Claims for free NHS prescriptions and free, reduced-cost dental treatment are verified. If you claim incorrectly, you may have to pay a penalty.
If one or more of the criteria listed below apply to you when you start your treatment, you will be entitled to free dental care from the NHS. Check-ups and treatments, such as one-time or regular, are divided into payment plans called bands 1-3, depending on the level of work done by the NHS dentist. You cannot claim reimbursement for the cost of private dental treatment or sundries, such as toothbrushes, on the NHS. If you are referred to another dentist for another separate treatment, you can expect a second charge.
This covers everything listed in Band 1, plus any additional treatments, such as fillings, endodontic treatments, or if your dentist needs to remove one or more teeth. If you have a medical condition or disability that makes it difficult to use local dental surgery, there may be a community dental service. Medications required as part of treatment are also charged by the NHS pharmaceutical department, and the NHS is again lowering costs to reduce the price for the patient. Your area may also have a dental access center, which can treat people who don't have a regular NHS dentist. The NHS Low Income Program (LIS) can provide partial help with the cost of their dental care for those who do not qualify for full help but who still have a low income. If you need any NHS services that are outside the scope of NHS dental services, for example cosmetic whitening or smoothing and even dental implants, or you have been unable to access expanded NHS services due to long waiting lists or unavailability of dentists in your area, GlobMed can help you access the best treatment, both in the UK and abroad. NHS dental offices are faced with too many patients and do not have enough resources, so despite the strong care ethics of excellent and well-meaning professionals, they are forced to provide patients with the minimum care they can.
However, dental care is not that simple, as some patients are asked for a contribution to their care. You will also need the HC5 (D) reimbursement claim form for dental charges (PDF, 59 kb), explaining why you are requesting a refund.
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