PRSI: Frequently Asked Questions
Dental Care Ireland is pleased to offer a PRSI Dental Examination, scale and polish for only €15, to all those who qualify under PRSI, including self-employed individuals. This includes small business owners, farmers, tradespeople, freelancers, contractors, and professionals.
Unsure how to claim your PRSI entitlements? No problem, we have answered your more frequently asked questions below:
Who can claim PRSI entitlements?
The Treatment Benefit Scheme is available to insured workers, the self-employed and retired people who have the required number of social insurance (PRSI) contributions.
To qualify, you must have paid class A, E, P, H or S social insurance (PRSI) contributions. The amount of social insurance you need depends on your age.
If your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant does not have enough social insurance contributions, he/she may still qualify for Treatment Benefit on your social insurance record. To do this, you must qualify for Treatment Benefit and your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant must be dependent on you.
For more detailed information, contact the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection on 074 91 64480, or visit www.welfare.ie
How do I check if I am eligible?
Call your local Dental Care Ireland practice, and our reception team will check your eligibility on your behalf. We will require your consent to do so, your PPSN and date of birth.
- If your claim is “approved “, you will be eligible for an PRSI Dental Examination, Scale & Polish within the calendar year for only €15.
- If your claim is “pending “, it may mean that a large volume of checks are being processed by the site at the time, or that your eligibility requires further checks by a welfare administrator. In this case, we will be obliged to charge full private fees on the day of your appointment. If/when we receive confirmation of your eligibility, we will reimburse the excess, so that you can still avail of an Exam, Scale & Polish for €15.
- If your claim is “not approved “, you can still choose to make an appointment privately.
Contact information for all of our practices can be found here.
I didn’t claim my entitlements last year, can I claim twice this year?
No, it is not possible to claim twice in one year. These benefits are only available once per calendar year, from January to December.
I’m eligible for PRSI entitlements, what do I receive?
The following dental benefits are available to insured workers, the self-employed and retired people who have the required number of social insurance (PRSI) contributions:
- A full oral examination once a calendar year
- A subsidised scale & polish (capped cost of €15)
- OR alternatively, a part-subsidised “Protracted Periodontal Treatment”. This is a deep cleaning, often carried out under local anaesthetic, where a regular scale & polish would not be sufficient to restore optimum gum health.
These entitlements are available to those eligible once per calendar year. This means that you may claim once between 1st January and 31st December each year, not once every twelve months.
If you still have questions, your local Dental Care Ireland team will be on hand and happy to assist you.
If you would like to book an appointment to avail of your 2020 PRSI entitlements, please click this link to your local Dental Care Ireland practice below to find their contact details or alternatively book your appointment online today. Ashbourne, Carlow, Castlebar, Claregalway, Ennis, Greystones, Knocklyon, Swords, Tuam, Tullamore, Cabinteely, Kells, Navan, NDC or Callan.
PRSI dental scheme: how much will you save?
Dental Care Ireland is committed to providing a reliable, community dental experience. If you want more information about the PRSI dental scheme, get in touch with us
We all know that it’s an expensive time of the year, with Christmas on the horizon and plenty of things planned that will put a strain on your wallet. But did you know that looking after your teeth may be one of the best-value investments you will make?
The restoration of the PRSI dental scheme by the government last year covers those eligible for an examination (check-up) and contributes towards the cost of a scale and polish once per calendar year (January to December). This means that if you haven’t yet used your entitlements for 2018, you can still ensure your pearly whites stay just as bright throughout the festive season and into the new year!
The Treatment Benefit Scheme can be claimed by all those who qualify under PRSI, including self-employed individuals. This group includes freelancers, farmers, small business owners, tradespeople, contractors, and professionals. At Dental Care Ireland, we are delighted to be offering treatments under the PRSI dental scheme at all of our general practices.
If you qualify, you will be able to have an exam, scale and polish in any of our nationwide practices for just €15. This price applies no matter where you are in the country, and is a great way to make sure that your teeth are getting the care and attention that they need. This PRSI dental scheme is a brilliant incentive to see your dentist, especially if you have stayed away for a long time.
The PRSI dental scheme represents great value, and will give you peace of mind when it comes to your mouth, teeth and gums. Reliable, efficient dental care is available at an affordable cost, so make sure you avail of before the end of the year at one of our dental practices nationwide.
If you’re looking to book an appointment to claim PRSI dental cover, one of our practices around the country can offer you the help and care that you need. Dental Care Ireland practices around the country open late, on weekends and during lunchtime, so make sure you consult our opening hours for more information
