Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022
417. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry is eligible for dental services under the treatment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59059/22]
View answerThe Treatment Benefit Scheme provides dental, optical and aural services to insured workers, the self-employed, retired people and their dependant spouse/partner who have the required number of social insurance (PRSI) contributions.
The person concerned is entitled to dental benefit under the Department's PRSI scheme and according to the Department’s records, the person concerned received a free dental examination and periodontal treatment under the treatment benefit scheme in October 2022 which is her full entitlement for 2022.
Where an eligibility application is submitted after treatment is received, notification issues to the customer accordingly.
The person concerned will be entitled to dental treatment again from January 2023.
I hope this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
