Finian McGrath
Question:457 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will receive fair and just treatment and that the money is refunded. [2528/03]
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.
To benefit under the dental benefit scheme, an insured worker must be treated by a dentist who has entered into an agreement with my Department to provide treatments under the scheme on a contract basis and at fees specified in the agreement. Under these arrangements and with limited exceptions, treatments are provided to the patient either free of charge or at a reduced fee and the Department pays the balance of the cost directly to the dentist at the agreed rates.
There is no trace of an application for dental benefit in respect of the person concerned. In the circumstances, she may have been treated by a dentist who is not currently participating in the dental benefit scheme in which case she would not be entitled to benefit under the scheme.
If she requires more information or is in need of further dental treatment, she should contact my Department on LoCall number 1890-400-400 prior to commencing treatment.
Question No. 458 answered with Question No. 454.
Brendan Howlin
Question:459 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will get a refund on their dental costs from her Department. [2560/03]
To benefit under the dental benefit scheme, an insured worker must be treated by a dentist who has entered into an agreement with my Department to provide treatments under the scheme on a contract basis and at fees specified in the agreement. Under these arrangements and with limited exceptions, treatments are provided to the patient either free of charge or at a reduced fee and the Department pays the balance of the cost directly to the dentist at the agreed rates.
There is no trace of an application for dental benefit in respect of the person concerned. In the circumstances, she may have been treated by a dentist who is not currently participating in the dental benefit scheme in which case she would not be entitled to benefit under the scheme.
If she requires more information or is in need of further dental treatment, she should contact my Department on LoCall number 1890-400-400 prior to commencing treatment.
Brendan Howlin
Question:460 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will get a refund on their dental costs from her Department. [2561/03]
To benefit under the dental benefit scheme, an insured worker must be treated by a dentist who has entered into an agreement with my Department to provide treatments under the scheme on a contract basis and at fees specified in the agreement. Under these arrangements and with limited exceptions, treatments are provided to the patient either free of charge or at a reduced fee and the Department pays the balance of the cost directly to the dentist at the agreed rates.
There is no trace of an application for dental benefit in respect of the person concerned. In the circumstances, she may have been treated by a dentist who is not currently participating in the dental benefit scheme in which case she would not be entitled to benefit under the scheme.
If she requires more information or is in need of further dental treatment, she should contact my Department on LoCall number 1890-400-400 prior to commencing treatment.
Brendan Howlin
Question:461 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will get a refund on their dental costs from her Department. [2562/03]
To benefit under the dental benefit scheme, an insured worker must be treated by a dentist who has entered into an agreement with my Department to provide treatments under the scheme on a contract basis and at fees specified in the agreement. Under these arrangements and with limited exceptions, treatments are provided to the patient either free of charge or at a reduced fee and the Department pays the balance of the cost directly to the dentist at the agreed rates.
There is no trace of an application for dental benefit in respect of the person concerned. In the circumstances, he may have been treated by a dentist who is not currently participating in the dental benefit scheme in which case he would not be entitled to benefit under the scheme.
If he requires more information or is in need of further dental treatment,he should contact my Department on LoCall number 1890-400-400 prior to commencing treatment.
Brendan Howlin
Question:462 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will get a refund on their dental costs from her Department. [2563/03]
To benefit under the dental benefit scheme, an insured worker must be treated by a dentist who has entered into an agreement with my Department to provide treatments under the scheme on a contract basis and at fees specified in the agreement. Under these arrangements and with limited exceptions, treatments are provided to the patient either free of charge or at a reduced fee and the Department pays the balance of the cost directly to the dentist at the agreed rates.
There is no trace of an application for dental benefit in respect of the person concerned. In the circumstances, she may have been treated by a dentist who is not currently participating in the dental benefit scheme in which case she would not be entitled to benefit under the scheme.
If she requires more information or is in need of further dental treatment, she should contact my Department on LoCalL number 1890-400-400 prior to commencing treatment.
Brendan Howlin
Question:463 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will get a refund on their dental costs from her Department. [2564/03]
To benefit under the dental benefit scheme, an insured worker must be treated by a dentist who has entered into an agreement with my Department to provide treatments under the scheme on a contract basis and at fees specified in the agreement. Under these arrangements and with limited exceptions, treatments are provided to the patient either free of charge or at a reduced fee and the Department pays the balance of the cost directly to the dentist at the agreed rates.
There is no trace of an application for dental benefit in respect of the person concerned. In the circumstances, he may have been treated by a dentist who is not currently participating in the dental benefit scheme in which case he would not be entitled to benefit under the scheme.
If he requires more information or is in need of further dental treatment, he should contact my Department on LoCall number 1890-400-400 prior to commencing treatment.
Brendan Howlin
Question:464 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will get a refund on their dental costs from her Department. [2565/03]
To benefit under the dental benefit scheme, an insured worker must be treated by a dentist who has entered into an agreement with my Department to provide treatments under the scheme on a contract basis and at fees specified in the agreement. Under these arrangements and with limited exceptions, treatments are provided to the patient either free of charge or at a reduced fee and the Department pays the balance of the cost directly to the dentist at the agreed rates.
There is no trace of an application for dental benefit in respect of the person concerned. In the circumstances, he may have been treated by a dentist who is not currently participating in the dental benefit scheme in which case he would not be entitled to benefit under the scheme.
If he requires more information or is in need of further dental treatment, he should contact my Department on LoCall number 1890-400-400 prior to commencing treatment.