$1052 free dental for eligible children every two years under the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).
Treatments included in the CDBS are basic dental treatments such as check-ups, x-rays, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals, extractions and partial dentures.
Other services, such as orthodontic treatment, cosmetic procedures and hospital services are not included. The total benefit entitlement is capped at $1052 per child over a two-year calendar period. The two-year cap period starts when a child or teenager first receives an eligible dental service.
Your eligibility needs to be determined prior to access of funding.
Am I Eligible for the CDBS?
Eligibility is determined each calendar year however funds are valid for two calendar years. To be eligible for the CDBS, your child must:
* be aged 2 to 17 years receiving, for at least 1 day of the calendar year
* be eligible for Medicare on the day of service
* receive, or be part of a family certain Australian Government payments
Please call one of our friendly staff to check your eligibility today.
