If you have kids under 18, there’s a good chance you’re eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) — a Medicare program that covers up to $1,158 in basic dental services over two consecutive calendar years. Yet many families in Yarrabilba and the surrounding Logan area have no idea it exists, or assume they don’t qualify.
Here’s everything you need to know.
The CDBS is a federal government program that provides Medicare-funded dental treatment for eligible children aged 0–17. It’s designed to help families access preventive and basic dental care without the full out-of-pocket cost.
The $1,158 cap applies over a two-year period (not per year), and any unused balance carries over. So if your child only uses $400 in the first year, the remaining $695 rolls into the following year.
The CDBS cap is indexed on 1 January each year, and for children whose first eligible service falls in 2026 the two-year cap is $1,158. Plenty of websites still quote older caps of $1,000 or $1,026 — if you have seen a lower figure elsewhere, it is out of date. The benefit still runs over two consecutive calendar years, and any unused balance from year one carries into year two.
Nothing else about eligibility has tightened: if your family receives Family Tax Benefit Part A or another qualifying payment for at least one day of the calendar year, your child aged 0–17 is likely to qualify. We can check eligibility for you at the front desk in under a minute — just bring your Medicare card.
Your child is eligible for the CDBS if they:
Medicare will notify you by letter if your child qualifies. You can also check your eligibility through your Medicare online account via myGov, or simply ask us at Bilby Dental — we can check on your behalf at the time of your appointment.
The CDBS covers basic dental services, including:
It does not cover orthodontic treatment (braces/Invisalign), cosmetic procedures, or hospital-based dental care.
Using your child’s CDBS entitlement at Bilby Dental is straightforward:
It really is that simple. Many families are surprised at how easy it is to use.
The CDBS exists for a reason — early dental care prevents bigger problems later. Tooth decay in children is one of the most common chronic health conditions in Australia, and it’s almost entirely preventable with regular check-ups and good habits.
For families in Yarrabilba, Jimboomba, and the broader Logan growth corridor, having a local dentist who bulk bills under the CDBS means there’s no reason to delay your child’s dental care.
If you’re not sure whether your child qualifies, or you’d like to book a CDBS check-up and clean, contact Bilby Dental today. We’ll take care of the paperwork and make sure your child gets the care they need — without the stress of a big bill.
Call us or book online — we’re your local family dentist in Yarrabilba.
Bilby Dental is a children’s dentist in Yarrabilba that bulk bills under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Book a dental check-up and clean for your child today — we also serve families from Jimboomba and Logan Village.
Children aged 0 to 17 whose family receives an eligible government payment such as Family Tax Benefit Part A can access the CDBS. Eligibility is checked each calendar year.
The schedule covers up to $1,158 of dental care per eligible child over two calendar years, including check-ups, cleans, x-rays, fillings and extractions. It does not cover orthodontics or cosmetic work.
Services Australia notifies eligible families at the start of the calendar year, and you can check in your Medicare online account through myGov. We can also check for you when you book.
No. It covers general dental care such as check-ups, cleans, x-rays, fillings and extractions. Orthodontic and cosmetic treatment are excluded.