According to the proposal, high-cost protection for dental care should be designed in a similar way to that available for healthcare.
This means that the cost for a patient should be a maximum of 1,450 SEK over a period of twelve months, after which the free card will apply.
Critical of the industry
According to Nooshi Dadgostar, up to a quarter of those with the lowest incomes refrain from going to the dentist altogether for financial reasons.
Class shouldn't be visible in people's mouths or smiles, she says.
Nooshi Dadgostar is also critical of how the industry works, with free pricing, and says profitability is higher than in other parts of healthcare.
It could basically be as expensive as you want, she says.
It is an industry that does not function as a good market.
In addition to high-cost dental care coverage, the party also wants to reintroduce free dental care up to the age of 23. Today, free dental care applies up to the age of 19.
Similar SD proposals
According to the Left Party, the proposal is expected to cost 4.5 billion annually.
The Sweden Democrats presented a similar proposal earlier this year, which calls for strengthened high-cost protection for all age groups in Sweden, similar to what was introduced at the turn of the year for people over 67.
According to SD, such a proposal would cost 10 billion annually.
Ahead of possible government negotiations this fall, the Left Party has previously demanded that an investigation be established into shorter working hours and that rents be frozen and housing allowances be increased.
