Child Dental Benefit Schedule – CDBS

Child Dental Benefits

Did you know you may be entitled to gain access to $1,000 worth of treatment per child?

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) commenced on 1 January 2014 and provides access to benefits for basic dental services to around 3.4 million children aged 2-17 years of age. The total benefit entitlement is capped at $1,000 per child over a two calendar year period.

How will I be able to tell if I am eligible for the CDBS?

The CDBS has a means test, which requires receipt of Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB-A) or a relevant Australian Government payment including:

• Parenting Payment
• ABSTUDY
• Disability Support Pension
• Parenting Payment
• Special Benefit
• Youth Allowance
• Double Orphan Pension
• Veteran’s Children Education Scheme, if the child is 16 or over
• Carer Payment
• Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme, if the child is 16 or over

What Treatments are included under the CDBS?

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.

If you have any questions regarding the CDBS, or you would like to schedule an appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact your local Totally Smiles practice or book an appointment online now

More information can be found at The Department of Health Website – click here