This information was passed along to AFDO by Sue Salthouse, former AFDO External Representative to the Medicare Consumer Consultation Group.

A teenager is eligible for the Medicare Teen Dental plan if they are:
• aged 12–17 years:
o receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB (A)), ABSTUDY, Carer Payment, Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment, Special Benefit, Youth Allowance; or
o whose family/carer/guardian receives Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB(A)), or Parenting Payment or the Double Orphan Pension for the teenager; or
o whose partner receives FTB-A or Parenting Payment; or
o 16 or older and receiving financial assistance under the Veterans’ Children Education Scheme (VCES) or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS) from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
• eligible for Medicare.

The plan entitles a teenager to one preventative dental check each calendar year.