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Subsidised dental care for adults on low incomes
Pūtea tāpiri mō te manaakitanga ā-niho mā ngā pakeke he iti noa te pūtea
This page summarises the options available for adults who need lower-cost dental care.
Work and Income (WINZ) emergency grant
If you're on a low income or benefit, you can apply for up to $1,000 a year (any 52-week period) to help pay for immediate and essential dental treatment. You do not have to pay this back.
This is income and asset tested and has other eligibility requirements. See Work and Income – Dental treatment for details.
Talk to your dentist about applying for the grant before you start the treatment.
ACC treatment
If your teeth are damaged as a result of an accident, see your normal dentist or an after-hours dentist. ACC will pay for part of the treatment for teeth damaged in accidents, but you may have to pay some of the cost. Phone ACC on 0800-101-996, email them or see ACC dental injury for more information.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed March 2022.
Review key: HIDCC-49010
