Community Programs
3.2 Dental Health
Benefits
Up to $10,000 per financial year.
Eligibility
- IBN members and their dependent children listed on the IBN child register.
- Legal carers of IBN dependent children on the IBN child register.
- Dental costs for dependent children are included in the annual limit.
AVAILABLE items
- Dental expenses.
Items NOT available
- Cosmetic treatment and items unless prescribed by a dentist for health reasons.
- Travel costs – see 3.3 Medical and Dental Travel.
Conditions
- Application forms must be lodged at least 5 days prior to the appointment date.
- Members are required to provide their Medicare Number and private insurance details.
- Where applicable, members must apply for support through Medicare, PBS, private health cover or other insurance policy. IBN will pay the gap.
- Children must access school dental checks where available.
- A course of dental treatment will need a dental plan and itemised quote approved by
IBN in advance. - Dental plans that are not completed in a financial year cannot be rolled over.
Supporting documents
- Program application form 3.2
- Medicare Card
- Supplier invoices or quotes showing payment details
- If applicable:
- Private Health insurance documents
- Doctor’s prescription or referral
- Copy of ambulance cover
- Copy of travel or other insurance policy
Application Processing Time
Up to 10 working days once all the documents have been received by IBN.
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