Is your child eligible for up to $1,132 free dental?

Our Medical Dental participates in the Australian Government’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). If you are eligible your child can receive up to $1,132 in free dental care.

Services covered under the CDBS can include:

• check-ups
• x-rays
• cleaning
• fissure sealing
• fillings
• root canals
• extractions

Your child may be eligible if they:

• are between 0 and 17 years on at least one day in the calendar year;
• are eligible for Medicare; and
• receive a payment from Centrelink at least once a year, or have a parent getting a Centrelink payment at least once a year - such as Family Tax Benefit A or Parenting Payment.

You can be either the child’s:

• parent or guardian
• approved care organisation.

How do I check if my child is eligible for CDBS?

At the start of each year, the Australian Government will check if your child is eligible for dental benefits under Medicare. If your Medicare online account is linked to myGov you can check your child’s eligibility online.

To do this:

1. Sign in to myGov.
2. Select Medicare
3. Go to History and statements, then Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

Alternatively, if you have the Medicare Express App, go to Menu then Child Dental Benefits Schedule to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.

To find out more about the CDBS and whether your child is eligible, call our dental clinics in Annerley, Ashmore, Caroline Springs, Cranbourne, Crows Nest, Dee Why, Gregory Hills, Kellyville, Penrith, Marsden Park, North Lakes and Williams Landing.

You can also read more on the Australian Government’s Department of Human Services website.