londoneye Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Have not yet needed doctor yet, but did go to dentist not so long ago. Have carte vitale and also top up insurance. Dentist did not request any payment. Not sure whether he is saving the bill for next visit (would seem a little trusting on his part if this is the case ) or if the payment is claimed by him.sorry to ask what seems a really stupid question i know, but i had understood from another thread that it is normal to pay your doctor and then the money will either be refunded automatically to bank account or claimed depending on circumstances. Are dentists different, or have i really go hold of wrong end of stick here |? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I paid for my appointment on the day and as you say money was reimbursed into bank account. 'Himself' required further treatment so didn't pay anything until he'd finished all his visits a few weeks later.Have you got to go back soon?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Until recently our dentist did not charge on the day, but expected you to go back in a few weeks when he - theoretically - had had the time to do the accounts. It was a real pain. But he is now fully computerised and the bill comes through while you are still doing the final "rinse".....Chrissie (81) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 It depends on whether the doctor/dentist's card reader machine is fully configured to generate the payment of his fee from your CPAM. Some do, many don't and require payment from you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Hope it all went well for you. I will have to visit the tooth doctor soon and am definately in the 'white knuckle' category when it comes to dentists. How do dentists compare here? just looking for some reassurance really...but this big baby will still be taking Mum along as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoneye Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 he was fine ! no different to an english dentist - except language of course ! But then i have always fallen into the 'more scared of what the dentist costs me than what he does' category. Spent nearly £1000 last yearin UK and am now particularly paranoid about dental costs.he did lots of things on the computer with the card and also the top up information, i rather naively decided that all costs were covered but in hindsight it may have been more wishful thinking than anything - i suppose we shall see on next visit .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastines Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Don't talk about toothache at the moment, as our Dentist,Denis Douillez, is a skipper on the Route de Rhum and will be away for 3 weeks,wind and sea permitting. Bonne Voyage.Regards.5 mins St.Malo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 We are trying to find an English speaking dentist in the Bressuire area - any ideas very welcome.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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