Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) in Medicare 011-41030000
Expand allThis document outlines information related to the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) in Medicare.
About CDBS
The CDBS is a dental benefits programme which covers part or the full cost of some basic dental services for eligible children when the child is:
- eligible for Medicare
- between 0 and 17 years old for at least one day that year, and
- the child or the parent/guardian receive an eligible payment at least once a year
The parent/guardian can claim up to $1,095* for each child over 2 consecutive calendar years starting from their first eligible service. They must remain eligible each year to receive the benefit.
*Amount is indexed annually, this is the CDBS cap amount for 2024.
For example:
A patient has their first service in 2023 (therefore, year 1 of their 2 year eligibility is 2023). Because the benefit cap amount in 2023 is $1,052 this amount will apply across 2023 and 2024, assuming eligibility is maintained in 2024.
If a patient had their first service in 2022 (therefore, year 1 of their 2 year eligibility in 2022) they will receive the 2022 benefit cap amount of $1,026 which will apply across 2022 and 2023, assuming eligibility is maintained in 2023.
The CDBS operates under the Dental Benefits Act 2008. The schedule of services provided by the CDBS is established under this legislation.
The Resources page contains links to the Child Dental Benefits Schedule page on the Services Australia website and the Department of Health and Aged Care website.
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Claims for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) in Medicare
Inquire and amend CDMS tab fields for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) in Medicare
Patient eligibility for Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) in Medicare
Provider eligibility for Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) in Medicare
Release of information for Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CDBS)