Child Dental Benefits Scheme

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sealants</li><li>Cleaning</li><li>Fillings</li><li>X-rays</li><li>Extractions</li><li>Root canals</li></ul><h3>Your child may be eligible if:</h3><ul><li>They are aged 0 to 17</li><li>They are eligible for <a href="https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/subjects/whats-covered-medicare/health-care-and-medicare#accessing">Medicare </a></li><li>You or your child are getting Family Tax Benefit Part A or other relevant <a href="https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/child-dental-benefits-schedule/who-can-get-it/eligible-payments">Australian government payment.</a></li></ul><h3>In all Victorian public dental clinics</h3><ul><li>Eligible children pay $0</li><li>There are  no out-of-pocket costs</li><li>There is no wait list – your child will have the next available appointment</li><li>Treatment is bulk billed via Medicare.</li></ul><h3>What dental services are not covered by CBDS?</h3><ul><li>Orthodontic</li><li>Cosmetic dental work</li><li>Services provided in a hospital operating theatre</li></ul><h2>Further information</h2><p>To find out more about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, please visit the <a href="https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/child-dental-benefits-schedule">Department of Human Services website.</a></p><h2>Frequently asked questions</h2><p> <div class="accordion" data-showdefault="false" > <div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241175">What is The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241175"> <p>The Commonwealth Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a dental benefits program for eligible children aged 2–17 years that provides benefits over two years to the child for basic dental services.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241179">Are my children eligible?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241179"> <p>A child is eligible if they are aged 2–17 years, are eligible for Medicare and receive Family Tax Benefit Part A or other relevant Australian Government payments, including:<br /><br /> Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY, Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment Special Benefit, Carer Payment, Double Orphan Pension, Veteran's Children Education Scheme, if the child is 16 or over Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (if the child is 16 or over).<br /><br /> Eligible families should have received a letter to confirm eligibility from the Commonwealth Department of Human Services in January 2014.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241183">How can I check my eligibility and balance?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241183"> <p>You can also confirm your child's eligibility and balance amount by accessing your Medicare online account at <a href="http://www.my.gov.au" target="_blank">my.gov.au</a> <a href="http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/child-dental-benefits-schedule" target="_blank"><span><img src="https://www.dhsv.org.au/old/media/images/icons/External-website-icon4.gif" alt="External website icon" style="border: 0px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" height="14" width="14" /></span></a> or calling the Medicare general enquiries line on 132 011.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241187">What kind of dental treatment can my children receive?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241187"> <p>Benefits cover a range of dental services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canal treatments and extractions. Benefits will not be available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and will not be paid for any dental services provided in a hospital operating theatre or oral surgery environment.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241191">Will I have any out-of-pocket cost for treatment?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241191"> <p>If you receive your dental treatment in a public clinic your claim will be bulk billed via Medicare and you will have no out-of-pocket costs. You do not need to submit a Medicare claim. No patient co-payment is required.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241195">Where can my children be treated?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241195"> <p>Your children can receive treatment at any public dental clinic in Victoria.</p><p><a href="https://www.rdhm.org.au/contact/find-dental-clinics/clinic-search" class="btn btn-primary">Find your local public dental clinic</a></p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241199">Will I have to go on a waitlist?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241199"> <p>No, your children will not be placed on a dental waiting list to receive treatment in a public clinic. You will be offered the next available appointment.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241203">How does the cap work?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241203"> <p>Benefits for basic dental services are capped over two consecutive calendar years. If you do not use all of your benefit in the first year of eligibility, you can use it in the second year if you are still eligible.</p><p>Any remaining balance will not be carried forward at the end of the second year.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241207">What if our family stops receiving any of the Government benefits which entitles my children to CDBS?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241207"> <p>Your children will still be eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule even if Government payments' eligibility changes throughout the year, as you only need to be receiving benefits at some point throughout the year.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241211">Will my Dental Practitioner be able to check if my children are eligible?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241211"> <p>Yes, all dental practices will be able to check patient eligibility by contacting Medicare.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241227">Can I use my private health insurance with Child Dental Benefits Schedule services?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241227"> <p>No, patients with private health insurance are unable to claim benefits from both their health fund and the Child Dental Benefits Schedule for the same treatment.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241231">What happens if my child reaches the benefit limit?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241231"> <p>Community dental clinics will complete your child's general dental care.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241239">What if my child is turning 2 or 18 during the year?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241239"> <p>If your child is turning 2 or 18 at any time throughout the year, they will be eligible that year, for the full year, even when they are aged 1 or 18.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241243">What if I become eligible for Government benefits during the year?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241243"> <p>The Government will advise families throughout the year when newly eligible children are identified.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241247">Can my child use their full benefit in the first year?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241247"> <p>Yes, patients can use their full benefits within the first year if required, but this will leave no funds available for the second year. Community dental clinics will still treat eligible families in that second year.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241251">What happens if my child doesn't use their full benefit in the first year?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241251"> <p>Any remaining benefits from the first year will be carried over to the second year.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241255">What happens if my child doesn't use their full benefit within two years?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241255"> <p>If the full amount is not used within two calendar years, remaining benefits cannot be used in the future.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241259">Can my child have a dental operation performed in hospital under general anaesthetic?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241259"> <p>Treatment performed as an inpatient at hospitals cannot be claimed from the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241283">I have received the letter from the Government advising that my children are eligible for Child Dental Benefits Schedule, now what happens?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241283"> <p>Contact your <a href="https://www.rdhm.org.au/contact/find-dental-clinics/clinic-search">local community dental clinic</a> and make an appointment.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241263">Will all dental clinics accept Child Dental Benefits Schedule patients?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241263"> <p>All community dental clinics will treat all children eligible for Child Dental Benefits Schedule.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241267">Can public dental clinics provide dental services that I'm not able to claim in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241267"> <p>Yes, your child can access other dental treatments that cannot be claimed in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.</p><p>Contact your<a href="https://www.rdhm.org.au/contact/find-dental-clinics/clinic-search"> local public dental clinic</a> for more information.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241271">Can I use my CDBS benefit at a private dentist and then come back here?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241271"> <p>Yes, you may choose to visit a private dentist to claim CDBS benefits.</p><p>We encourage you to use these funds at a Public Dental Clinic where your child will benefit from high quality oral health care and ongoing continuity of care. In addition, by using the Public Dental Service, you will be providing your valued support to ensure the existence of public dental services for the future.</p><p>We have been treating children for almost 100 years. Last year we treated almost 140,000 children throughout the state.</p><p>Our aim is to improve the oral health of all Victorians, particularly vulnerable groups and those most in need.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241275">Why should I use my CDBS at a public dentist?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241275"> <p>When you use CDBS at a public dental clinic you are helping us build a stronger public dental system for the future. Treating more patients under the CDBS will provide additional funding from the Commonwealth Government. This funding can be used to maintain and enhance our services, and so enable us to see more patients including those groups most in need – such as children, the aged, refugees and asylum seekers, homeless and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.<br /><br /> With your support today we can build a strong public dental service for tomorrow.</p> </div> </div><div class="accordion__block"> <button class="accordion__heading" aria-controls="collapsible-241279">Will I receive the same type of treatment in public dental clinics as in private practices?</button> <div class="accordion__content" id="collapsible-241279"> <p>Yes, you will receive the same type of treatment. As occurs in private practices, public dental clinics employ qualified dentists and therapists to treat their patients, and on occasions students with the consent and knowledge of the patient. 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