2005 Dental Scheme Accounts.

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To note the 2005 annual accounts of the Jersey Dental Scheme.

Subject:	To note the 2005 annual accounts of the Jersey Dental Scheme.
Decision Reference:	MD-S-2006-0051		Exempt clause(s):	n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:	2/1/9/4
Written report – Title
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Janice Waddell – Compliance and Governance Director
Decision(s): The Minister is asked to note the Jersey Dental Scheme accounts for 2005
Reason(s) for decision: The scheme is run by a Board of Management chaired by Mr M Touzel, and administered by the Sigma Group, a local company. Since the implementation of an annual family income bar in 1998, which now stands at £37,665, there has been little change in the total membership which was 1,338 at 31 December 2005. The States subsidy remains at £6 per month for each member; however, the individual contributions have risen and now average £4.88 per month per person. The continuous review of procedures and expenditure has again resulted in a reduction in the overall administration cost of the scheme. The scheme provides assistance with the cost of routine dental care to a group of young people that enables them to achieve good dental habit and a standard of dental care that they can carry forward into older age.
Action required: The Social Security Minister to present to the Assembly the Jersey Dental Scheme accounts for 2005.
Signature: Senator P F Routier - Minister		Date of Decision: 24 July 2006