Ask before you book larger treatment
Health funds are not one-size-fits-all. Two people can be with the same fund and still have different waiting periods, annual limits, exclusions, and rebates. The useful thing is to check the details before treatment starts.
- Do I have general dental, major dental, or orthodontic extras cover?
- Are waiting periods finished for the item numbers in my quote?
- How much of my annual limit is still available?
- Is there a lifetime limit for orthodontic treatment?
- Can my dentist run a pre-treatment estimate before I decide?
What reception can help with
Once a dentist has written the plan, reception can help with pre-treatment estimates where your fund supports them. That estimate is not the same as a guarantee from the fund, but it gives you a clearer number before you decide.
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Reviewed by Dr Jignesh Vania
Dr Vania is the Principal Dentist at Chapman Road Dental Clinic. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Gujarat University, worked across regional WA, and joined Chapman Road Dental Clinic in 2022.
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- BDS, Gujarat University
- Fellowship
- Dental Implants, Miami University
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