Dentist - paying for.

Just wondering if anyone knows when you have to start paying for the dentist? Is it still free after 18 if you're a full time student?
Thanks
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Reply 1

frost105

14

No you have to pay after 18 unless you have a form from the NHS which says it'll pay for all your treatment in which case you'd have to find an NHS dentist!

Reply 2

awkward_eagle

1

You have to start paying as soon as you turn 19 whether you're in full time education or not. There's a form called the HC1 which you can fill in to get help with the cost (and cost of optician's, prescriptions etc. too) if you need it.

Reply 3

helen_catherine

OP

awkward_eagle

You have to start paying as soon as you turn 19 whether you're in full time education or not. There's a form called the HC1 which you can fill in to get help with the cost (and cost of optician's, prescriptions etc. too) if you need it.

If its when I turm 19 then I'm fine for now - turned 18 on Monday and got a letter telling me I'm due a check up. Great pressie or what?! Just wanted to know if I had to pay for it!!
Thanks for the help
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Reply 4

awkward_eagle

1

just had a thought- remember to bring proof that you're in full time education to your appointment, just in case they ask.

Reply 5

nabzp

1

You start paying at 19. Someone told me that the HC1 only reduces costs if your dental/opticians appointment costs more than £20. So according to that - not sure if it's right or not - you don't save if you have to spend £20 or under.

Reply 6

fivebyfive

18

Information about hte HC1 Form here. If you are on a low income and over 18 you can claim free treatment. Should include most students unless they are earning loads!

Reply 7

Sophdoph

1

If you have more than £7000, I think, in savings you don't quality for exemption..this has affected a few of people I know who saved up over 6th form or had money left for them for when they turned 18 from grandparents and such.

Reply 8

fivebyfive

18

Sophdoph

If you have more than £7000, I think, in savings you don't quality for exemption..this has affected a few of people I know who saved up over 6th form or had money left for them for when they turned 18 from grandparents and such.