Users' questions

Is dental free with a health care card?

Is dental free with a health care card?

You are eligible for subsidised public dental care through Dental Health Services.

How can I get free dental care in Australia?

You are eligible if you are a Western Australian current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card holder aged 17 and over, or have a dependant child below 4 years old. Children aged 5 to 16 attending a school are eligible for the free School Dental Service instead.

Do pensioners get free dental in Australia?

Australians who are eligible for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card have access to reduced or free health services, including dental. This card is for those not receiving an age pension. This also includes a larger refund for costs when you reach the Medicare Safety Net.

Do you need a concession card to get dental care in SA?

Adults need to have a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and live in South Australia to access dental care at SA Dental clinics. Adult dependents (under 19 years) of the card holder whose names are on the card, can access dental care.

Can a health care card holder get dental treatment?

For example, Health Care Card holders are eligible for emergency and general dental treatment in New South Wales, but no cosmetic services. This also includes trauma to the mouth, face or neck in an emergency department.

What do I need to know about my concession card?

Your card displays your personal information, so treat it with care and keep it secure. Your card can display: the date it expires. Depending on the card you have, it will also show the: first name of any dependent children. You can ask us not to have your address or partner’s details printed on your card.

Where can I get dental care with a veterans Gold Card?

Holders of the Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card are eligible for care at public dental clinics in certain remote locations. This treatment is charged according to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs schedule of fees.

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