
Suurem hambaravihüvitis kasvatas huvi hambaarsti külastada
Higher Dental Care Benefit Increased Interest in Visiting a Dentist
Möödunud aastal tõusis täiskasvanud inimesele makstav hambaravihüvitis 40 eurolt 60 eurole. See tõi kaasa suurema huvi hambaravi kasutamise suhtes.
Last year, the dental care benefit for adults increased from 40 to 60 euros. This led to greater interest in utilizing dental care.
Last year, about 40% of adults used the dental care benefit. This was more than the previous year.
The cost of dental care paid by the state was nearly 29 million euros. This is 39% more than in 2023. Over 400,000 people used the benefit, which is 21,000 more than the previous year.
97% of the dental care benefit for adults was used. The budget for future years is based on the previous year's usage and growth percentage.
The need for dental care is constantly increasing. The oral health of Estonians is not good, and people do not take enough care of their teeth. If some services remain unused, the funds are redirected to other services.
The dental care budget funds various services: prevention and treatment of oral diseases in children, adult dental care, treatment for people with disabilities, and orthodontic treatment. Therefore, more services can be offered.
The Health Insurance Fund's budget is tight. The annual deficit is nearly 200 million euros. By 2027, the COVID-era reserve may run out. Then, other solutions will need to be considered.
Last year, the Health Insurance Fund offered a dental care benefit, but it remained unchanged. It is very important to take care of your teeth in a simple way - drink enough water, eat healthily, brush your teeth twice a day, and rest between meals.