Understanding your PRSI dental entitlements can help you save on dental treatments. The Treatment Benefit Scheme offers subsidized dental care for those who qualify, making it easier and more affordable to maintain a healthy smile.
Who Is Eligible?
To qualify for PRSI dental entitlements, you must:
- Be currently paying PRSI contributions or have paid them in the past.
- Be employed, self-employed, or a dependent spouse/civil partner of someone paying PRSI.
- Have made 39 weeks of PRSI contributions in the current or previous years, or 260 weeks over your lifetime.
Requirements depend on age and the number of PRSI contributions you have made, we have included links to government websites below.
What Treatments Are Covered?
If eligible, you can benefit from:
- Free Dental Examination: One free check-up per calendar year to assess your oral health Including two small x-rays (Bitewing or Periapical).
- Scale and Polish/Cleaning: A subsidized cleaning once a year, this reduces the fee for you as a patient to €15.
Or
Periodontal Treatments: If needed, deep cleaning for gum disease at reduced rates, with PRSI covering up to €42.
More extensive treatments, like fillings or root canals, are not covered under this scheme.
How to Check Your Eligibility
You can check your eligibility for PRSI dental benefits by:
- Contacting our Reception Team. All we need are your PPS number, name, and date of birth, & we will check you entitlements for you.
- Visiting Welfare.ie to verify online.
How to Avail Your Entitlements
Here at Castletroy Dental Clinic we will do everything to have your eligibility assessed before you attend for your appointment, and the fee reduction will automatically be applied to your account when you visit our clinic.
Why Use Your PRSI Dental Benefits?
Regular dental check-ups can help:
- Prevent Dental Issues: Early detection of cavities and gum disease.
- Save Money: Affordable check-ups and cleanings.
- Boost Overall Health: Oral health is linked to overall wellness.
FAQs
- Do PRSI benefits renew annually? Yes, benefits for a free exam and subsidized cleaning renew every calendar year.
- Can dependents use PRSI benefits? Yes, dependent spouses or civil partners may be eligible. Check the links blow for more information
Take Advantage of Your PRSI Benefits Today
Don’t miss out on your PRSI dental entitlements for 2024! At Castletroy Dental Clinic, we’ll help you check your eligibility and get the most out of your benefits. Book your appointment today and keep your smile healthy.
For more details, contact us on 061 335 226 or by email patients@castletroydentalclinic,ie Note: Information is accurate as of 2024 and subject to change. Website Link Click here |
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