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Medicare Teen Dental Plan 101-03020000

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This document outlines information about the Teen Dental Plan that commenced from 1 July 2008. It targeted teenagers from 12 years to 17 years of age inclusive who satisfied the eligibility requirements to receive a voucher for a preventative dental check each calendar year.

Closure of the Medicare Teen Dental Plan

The Medicare Teen Dental Plan (MTDP) was closed on 31 December 2013. Benefits continue to be paid for services provided to eligible teenagers before the date of closure. Vouchers will not be issued from 1 January 2014.

If Service Officers receive calls for assistance with a late claim or other MTDP enquiry direct the query to Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).

For customers contacting Centrelink about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) which replaced MTDP from 1 January 2014, see Centrelink enquiries for Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).

Role of Centrelink/Medicare

The Centrelink system automatically checked to see if a customer had met eligibility requirements for the Medicare Teen Dental Plan voucher and then transferred details to the Medicare system in annual and monthly listings.

Medicare used this information to determine Medicare eligibility and then issued vouchers as required. Medicare was also responsible for the reissue of vouchers to customers if the voucher had been lost or not received.

Centrelink enquiries for Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)