NHS Charge Exemptions
You do not have to pay for NHS dental treatment if, when the treatment starts, you are:
You also do not have to pay if, when the treatment starts, or when you are asked to pay you are included in an award of
or
Disclaimer:
If you are in receipt of a state benefit which entitles you to free NHS treatment, you will be asked to show your dentist written proof that you do not have to pay for all or part of your NHS treatment. You will also be asked to sign a form to confirm that you do not have to pay. If you say you have the right to free treatment when you do not, you may incur a penalty charge.
- aged under 18
- under 19 and receiving full-time education
- pregnant or a mother who has had a baby in the previous 12 months
- staying in an NHS hospital and your treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist
- an NHS Hospital Dental Service outpatient (however, you may have to pay for your dentures or bridges).
You also do not have to pay if, when the treatment starts, or when you are asked to pay you are included in an award of
- income Support
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Pension Credit guarantee credit
or
- you are named on a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate, or you are entitled to an NHS tax credit exemption certificate
- you are named on a valid HC2 certificate
Disclaimer:
If you are in receipt of a state benefit which entitles you to free NHS treatment, you will be asked to show your dentist written proof that you do not have to pay for all or part of your NHS treatment. You will also be asked to sign a form to confirm that you do not have to pay. If you say you have the right to free treatment when you do not, you may incur a penalty charge.