Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2021
335. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to receive treatment without incurring a charge payable to their treating dentist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35848/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned is entitled to dental benefit under the Department's PRSI scheme .
The scheme provides for a free annual dental examination and an annual scale and polish treatment, subject to a maximum co-payment by the customer of €15 for a standard cleaning.
Fillings are not covered under the Department's treatment benefit scheme.
Fillings and other dental treatments can be provided under the corresponding HSE scheme if the customer has an entitlement to a medical card.
I hope this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
