NHS Banding charges Flashcards
1
Q
How much does band 1 treatment cost on the NHS?
A
£23.80
2
Q
What is the charge for band 2 NHS treatment?
A
£65.20
3
Q
What is the treatment charge for band 3 NHS treatment?
A
£282.80
4
Q
What does band 1 NHS treatment cover?
A
- examination
- diagnosis
- advice
- X-rays
- scale and polish if clincally indicated
5
Q
What is included in band 2 NHS treatment?
A
- includes all of band 1 plus additional treatment such as:
- fillings
- RCTs
- extractions
6
Q
What treatments included in band 3 charges?
A
covers all treatment included in bands 1 and 2 plus more complex procedures such as:
* crowns
* dentures
* bridges
7
Q
What is the current cost of dental prescriptions if you have to pay for them?
A
£9.35
8
Q
Who is entitled to free NHS dental treatment in England?
A
- under 18 or 19 and in full time education
- pregnanyt or have had a baby in the last 12 months
- low income benetits or under 20 and a dependant of someone receiving low income benefits
- income support
- income related employment and support allowance
- income bases job seekers allowance
- pension credit guarantee credit
- universal credit (certain circumstances)
- valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
- valid HC2 certificate (people on low income)
- valid maternity exemption certificate
