The Australian Government has introduced a scheme to improve the dental health of eligible children (aged 2 to 17 years) through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). Eligible children can access $1,000 in Government benefits on selective services over a two year period.
Are your children aged between 2 and 17 years of age?
They must be eligible for Medicare and the family must be in receipt of Tax Benefit Part A or receive one of the following Government payments:-
- Youth allowance
- ABSTUDY
- Double Orphan Pension
- Veteran’s Children Education Scheme (children over 18 years)
- Disability Support Pension
- Parenting Payment
- Special Benefit
- Carer Payment
- Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (children over 16 years)
Do I need to pay a Dentist after treatment?
All Dentists at The Happy Tooth will bulk bill for treatment to which the child is entitled under the CDBS. Benefits for some services may have restrictions, in addition the Schedule covers only a limited range of services.
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