The Australian Government introduced the Medicare Teen Dental Plan to help with the cost of an annual dental preventative check.
The program aims to make it more affordable for families to keep their teenager’s teeth in good health.
Who is eligible under the Medicare Teen Dental Plan?
You are eligible for the plan if you are a teenager aged 12–17 years:
· receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB A), ABSTUDY, Carer Payment, Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment, Special Benefit, Youth Allowance; or
· whose family/carer/guardian receives Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB A), or Parenting Payment or the Double Orphan Pension for the teenager; or
· whose partner receives FTB A or Parenting Payment; or
· 16 or older and receiving financial assistance under the Veterans’ Children Education Scheme (VCES) or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS) from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
· eligible for Medicare.