Bulk Billing for Children’s Dental
Bulk Billing for Children’s Dental
As of January 1st 2014, a new dental plan is being offered through Medicare for children between the ages of 2 and 17.
As described on their website:
“The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) commenced on 1 January 2014 and provides access to benefits for basic dental services to around 3.4 million children aged 2-17 years.
The total benefit entitlement is capped at $1,000 per child over a two calendar year period. The CDBS has a means test, which requires receipt of Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB-A) or a relevant Australian Government payment.
The CDBS provides individual benefits for a range of services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions. Benefits are not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and cannot be paid for any services provided in a hospital.”
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/child-dental-benefits-schedule
We look forward to hearing from you and assisting your children with their general dental requirements.