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.

How can I check if my child is eligible?

You don’t need to apply or register for CDBS. If your child is eligible, Medicare sends you a letter.

Confirm your child’s eligibility by accessing your Medicare online account at my.gov.au or calling the Medicare general enquiries hotline on 132 011.

Eligibility is evaluated at the beginning of the calendar year. You or your child have to meet the requirements for at least one day of the year.

If you or your child is eligible during the calendar year, they will receive a payment for the whole year. Anything you don’t spend in the first year will be carried over to the second year.

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.

To make sure that you’re aware of the costs upfront, your Hoppers Crossing dentist will explain all probable expenses and get your consent in writing before the treatment starts.

If there’s any extra work needed following the initial examination, the costs will again be outlined, and your consent obtained.

This way, you can then decide how you use your $1,095 allocation; you can use it all at once if needed or spread the spending out over the two calendar years.

If you’re not sure how much allocation you have left, your Hoppers Crossing dentist can look that up for you, and let you know if you’ll be up for any out-of-pocket expenses.

Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Hoppers Crossing

CHILD DENTAL BENEFITS SCHEDULE HOPPERS CROSSING

Bulk Bill for eligible children
Up to $1,095 worth of dental treatments over two years

Call us on (03) 9749 1178 or request your appointment online.

We are located at 483 Sayers Road in Hoppers Crossing.

*The CDBS doesn’t cover any orthodontics, cosmetic dental work, or dental services provided in the hospital.

Hoppers Crossing dentist also serving local communities in Tarneit, Truganina, Werribee, Werribee South, Williams Landing, Wyndham Vale, Laverton, Laverton North, Altona, Altona Meadows, Altona North, Point Cook, Seabrook, Sanctuary Lakes and Alamanda.