Welcome to Seymour Dental – Hicaps, Health Funds, Medicare, Veteran Affairs and Payments

The practice tries to let people know an estimate of the cost of treatment. It sometimes is difficult to give an exact figure as treatment may need to be varied. Decay in a tooth may be deeper than anticipated and the nerve is exposed. A tooth being removed may be more difficult than it appears on the xray. the filling is in a difficult area. A crack is found in the after removing the decay and then requires more protection such as a crown.

Payments

We have a number of payment options available at our surgery. Payment is required at time of treatment and we accept cash and EFTPOS (including debit cards, MasterCard, Visa and American Express except Diners Club). There is no surcharge. Please note that we don’t accept cheques unless prior approval has been given.

HICAPS and Health Funds

We can process health fund claims electronically via the HICAPS on your behalf, however, please be aware that Seymour Dental takes no responsibility for your health fund rebates. Any issues must be taken up directly with your health fund. It is important to have your health fund card on the day of treatment as many funds do not allow processing after the date of treatment.

Care Credit

Seymour Dental also offers for dental treatment over $250 on your Gem® Visa credit card, you automatically receive 6 months interest free. You will need to apply for the card. Learn more about Gem Visa credit card.

Veterans

If you’re a returned serviceman, you may be entitled to government-funded dental treatment via the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Visit the Department of Veteran Affairs

Seniors and pensioners

A 10% discount is available to patients who are valid Seniors Card holders or Health Care cardholders.

Medicare

Medicare does not cover dentistry in private practice.

Child Dental Benefits Scheme

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) commenced on 1 January 2014 and provides access to benefits for basic dental services to children aged 2-17 years.

The total benefit entitlement is capped at $1,000 per child over a two calendar year period. The CDBS has a means test, which requires receipt of Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB-A) or a relevant Australian Government payment.

The CDBS provides individual benefits for a range of services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions. Benefits are not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and cannot be paid for any services provided in a hospital.

Learn more about the Child Dental Benefits Scheme

Once the treatment has been completed it is important to maintain the mouth so as to not undo all that has been done.

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