Bernard J. Durkan
Question:211 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will extend the scope and scale of optical and dental benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12325/04]
View answerWednesday, 28 April 2004
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The treatment benefit scheme operated by my Department provides to insured persons and their dependent spouses a range of services in the area of dental, optical and aural benefit. The availability of these benefits is subject to certain PRSI contribution conditions. The PRSI contribution classes which qualify for treatment benefit are A, E, H and P.
The operation of the schemes is subject to ongoing monitoring by my Department. I have no proposals, at present, for amending the dental and optical benefit schemes and any changes would be a matter for consideration within the constraints of available resources.