New Medicare Initiatives

EPC - Medicare Chromic Disease Dental Scheme

The NSW Government has extended the Ehanced Primary Care Program (EPC).

We are offering this service to patients at out practice.

The services will be Bulk Billed up to the limit of $4250.00 over 2 consecutive years.

To be eligible, anyone with a chronic medical condition over 6 months (e.g. Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular illness, Diabetes malitus, Arthritis, mental Illness, Musculoskeletal conditions and Stroke) and the Doctor believes good oral health may be beneficial to the patient's ongoing general health.

Types of dental services covered

A comprehensive range of services are covered by this program, including dental assessments, preventive services, restorative services such as fillings, crowns, bridges and implants, extractions and dentures.

To find out more about this Government program and to check for eligibility, please go to www.health.gov.au/epc or please don't hesitate to contact our practice and discuss this with our friendly staff.

Medicare Teen Dental Plan

The Government is sending out Vouchers to families to the value of $150.00 for teenagers to have a Preventative Dental Check. We are accepting this voucher at our practice. Please don't hesitate to contact our practice and discuss this with our friendly staff.