Health Services Dental Program
Social Development
Overview
This program assists clients of this department with coverage for specific dental benefits that are not covered by other agencies or private health insurance plans. Benefits are negotiated with the New Brunswick Dental Society and the New Brunswick Denturists Society
Eligibility
This program is available to:
• Clients of this department and their dependants
• Individuals who have special health needs and who qualify for assisted health care under Section 4.4 of the Family Income Security Act and Regulations.
Clients must have one of the following:
•A valid white Health Services Card indicating “DENTAL” coverage in the BASIC HEALTH ELIGIBILITY section
OR
• A valid yellow Health Services Card with a “Y” or an “X” under DENT in the VALID ONLY FOR box
Additional benefit-specific eligibility criteria may apply.
This program is only available to clients who have no other dental coverage.
Description
Benefits covered under this program are:
For adults:
• Exams, x-rays
• Dentures and repairs
• Specific types of fillings
For children (18 & under only)
• All of the above, plus
• Cleanings
• Root canals on anterior teeth
This program does not cover:
• Orthodontic services and appliances
• Fluoride treatment
• Sealants
• Root canals on posterior teeth
• Oral surgeries not specified in the contract with the NB Dental Society
Clients are eligible for a maximum of $800 per year, excluding emergency and prosthetic services.
Adults will be charged a 30 per cent participation fee for dentures and denture repairs. Once a treatment plan has been determined the dental professional will advise of the amount payable. The participation fee is paid directly to the dental professional and may be required before dental services are provided.
With the exception of certain types of fillings, there is no cost to eligible clients for (all) other dental services.
This program cannot reimburse you for any dental services you pay for yourself.
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