How do I know if my child is eligible for the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule?

20th May 2025

Category: Bulk Billing: Medicare & Veterans Affairs

If your child is eligible for the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule, as the parent or guardian, you will receive a letter from Medicare – you do not need to apply.

Your child can get CDBS when:

  • they are eligible for Medicare
  • they are between 2 and 17 years old for at least 1 day that calendar year
  • you or they get an eligible payment (such as Family Tax Benefit – Part A, Parenting Payment, ABSTUDY, Disability Support Pension, Youth Allowance etc.) at least once that year.

For more information, visit the CDBS section on Medicare website.