Which children are eligible for dental services?

A child is eligible if they are:

• eligible for Medicare, and
• aged 0-17 years at any point in the calendar year, and
• receive a relevant Australian government payment, such as Family Tax Benefit Part A, at any point in the calendar year.

Services Australia assesses a child’s eligibility from the start of each calendar year and routinely check for newly eligible children.

A notification of eligibility will be sent to the child or their parent/guardian either by post or electronically through MyGov.

It is optional for a parent/guardian or patient to present this notification to the practice at the time of the appointment.

What if my child is not eligible?

How does the $1,095 dental benefits work?

You may use the benefit of $1,095 to pay for your child’s essential dental services over two years. If the funds are not fully used up within the first year, you can use them in the next year, provided your child is still eligible. After the second year, any remaining balance will not be carried forward or transferred.

Will I have to pay any out-of-pocket expenses?

As long as your balance amount can shoulder the fees for the day’s appointment, you will not have to pay any out-of-pocket expenses.

Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Leederville

The CDBS provides benefits for a range of services including dental examinations, X-rays, scaling and cleaning, fissure sealing, composite fillings, root canal treatments, and tooth extractions.

These benefits are not for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and cannot be paid for any services provided in a hospital.

CHILD DENTAL BENEFITS SCHEDULE LEEDERVILLE

Up to $1,095 worth of dental treatments over two years

Call us on (08) 9242 4400 or request your appointment online.

We are located at 322 Vincent Street in Leederville.