Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Program - Are you eligible?

I have  just come across this wonderful Government benefit whereby some patients may be able to receive dental services under Medicare.

Basically, if you have a chronic disease, such as asthma, cancer, diabetes or some other major illness, you may be able to claim up to $4250 over a two year period for major dental work.    To ascertain whether you are eligible, following is a link to the Department of Health and Aging.   You will also need a referral form your General Practitioner.

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/fact%20sheet_dental-patients

Alternatively, you can ring Medicare on 132 011.

Cheers

Josie Kay

ps. It is rumoured that the Labour Party was to axe this benefit, so don’t leave it for too long to find out if you qualify.