Child Dental Benefits Schedule

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) started in January 2014 and provides access to benefits for basic dental services for eligible children. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule is paid by Medicare. 

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. You can confirm your child’s eligibility and balance amount by calling Medicare on 132 011. 

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.

At Krollner Dental we bulk bill eligible Children directly with Medicare so that there will be no out of pocket costs at your dentist visit. Please call (07)55767411 to schedule an appointment.

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CHILD DENTAL BENEFITS SCHEDULE

Your children might be eligible if they are

  • Aged between 2-17
  • Receive, or their family, guardian or carer receives, certain government benefits such as Family Tax Benefit Part A
  • Are eligible for Medicare

To confirm eligibility call Medicare on 132 011
In 2014, benefits for dental treatment are limited to $1,000 per child over 2 consecutive calendar years.

If not all of the $1,000 is used in the first year, the remaining balance can be used in the second year, if your child is still eligible. Any remaining balance will not be carried forward at the end of the second year.

Dental treatment that is covered by the CDBS includes examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions. Not included is orthodontic or cosmetic dental work. 

Child Dental Benefits Schedule services will not count towards the Medicare Safety Net threshold.

  

PROCESS FOR USING THE CHILD DENTAL BENEFITS SCHEDULE

You can confirm your child’s eligibility and balance amount by accessing your Medicare online account at my.gov.au or calling the Medicare general enquiries line on 132 011.

Call Krollner Dental on 07 5576 7411 to make an appointment and let us know that you are eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

At the time of the appointment, we will discuss your child’s treatment and any associated costs with you before providing the services. After this has been discussed, you will need to sign a consent form.

When the dentist has provided the services agreed for your child, we will bulk bill the treatment directly with Medicare (given that you have enough Child Dental Benefit left to cover the full treatment costs).

 

ABOUT KROLLNER DENTAL

We are a family owned dental surgery in Miami on the Gold Coast and provide dental services for the whole family. We see little patients starting from the age of 2, children, teenagers, as well as their parents and grandparents. We aim to provide good quality dental work at affordable prices to the local community on the Gold Coast (in particular Miami, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Waters, Varsity Lakes, Robina and surrounding suburbs). Please give as a call on 07 5576 7411 to schedule an appointment with one of our gentle and caring dentists.

 

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule please refer to the following government websites:

https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/childdental

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/child-dental-benefits-schedule

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We accept all health funds at Krollner Dental and have a HICAPS machine available for instant claiming with your health fund. We also have preferred provider agreements in place with the following health funds:

Bupa

BUPA MEMBERS FIRST PLATINUM

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Bupa members with Extras Cover can receive additional value and certainty through known out-of-pocket expenses when they visit a Members First provider. Plus they can expect generally higher set benefits, discounts, and up to 100% back and at least 60% back on specified services. Krollner Dental is a Bupa Members First Platinum dentist on the Gold Coast.

Medibank

MEDIBANK MEMBERS CHOICE

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The Medibank Members' Choice network is one of the largest health provider networks in Australia, covering most private hospitals and the widest range of extras services of any health fund. Medibank negotiated with many healthcare professionals so you won't be charged more than the agreed price. Krollner Dental is a Medibank Members' Choice dentist on the Gold Coast.

HCF

HCF MORE FOR TEETH


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HCF's More for teeth program is here to help you maintain great oral health. Available to all HCF members with Extras cover, it includes two fully covered check-ups and cleans each year at a participating dentist. More for teeth also covers you for x-rays and mouthguards. Krollner Dental is a HCF More for teeth dentist on the Gold Coast.

TUH

TUH PREFERRED PROVIDER
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Teachers Union Health preferred providers charge an agreed fee per service. Members on Ultimate Choice, Easy Choice, Active Choice, Young Choice, Comprehensive General and Mid Range General covers have no out of pockets for basic examinations, bitewing radiographs, scaling and cleaning. Krollner Dental is a preferred dentist for TUH on the Gold Coast.

Accredited dental practice gold coast By choosing Krollner Dental, you can rest assured that your health is in good hands. The dental practice is accredited with Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP) which means that Krollner Dental is adhering to industry regulations and guidelines and is committed to quality improvement, patient safety and quality care.