AQW 20163/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health whether a person of pensionable age that receives financial assistance with dental treatment is entitled to a similar level of support with private dentistry providers.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 9 June 2021
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 9 June 2021
- Answer due by
- 24 June 2021
- Answered
- 7 September 202190 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Assistance with dental health costs only applies to Health Service treatment. Therefore, an individual who qualifies for assistance with dental health costs cannot receive support if they choose to receive private care rather than Health Service care.