The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) allows eligible children to access up to $1,026 of general dental treatment at both public and private dental clinics. At most dental clinics, this treatment will be bulk-billed.
Who is eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)?
Children eligible for the CDBS must be aged from 12 months to 17 years and 364 days. The CDBS is administered by Medicare.
Children are considered eligible if:
- they are within the applicable age range for at least some of that year,
- they qualify for Medicare,
- and you receive either Family Tax Benefit Part A, Parenting payment or Double Orphan Pension payments for at least some of that year.
Check your eligibility by calling Medicare or through your MyGov account.
What is the benefit?
Eligible children will have access to $1,026 worth of dental treatment over a 2-year period.
This money can be used to cover a range of dental services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning the teeth, fillings, and root canal treatments. The CDBS does not cover orthodontic treatment, or the cost of general anaesthetic care.
If eligible, your dentist will advise you what treatments will be covered by the CDBS.
To know how much of the $1,026 you still have access to use at the dentist, contact Medicare directly or check your MyGov account. The team at the dental clinic providing treatment may be able to assist you in finding out this information.
