22Simplified outline

22 Simplified outline

The following is a simplified outline of this Part:

• This Part sets up a framework for the issuing of vouchers in relation to a dental service to persons who qualify for a voucher.

• A person qualifies for a voucher for a calendar year if the person is aged under 18 years at any time during the calendar year, is an eligible person and satisfies the means test.

• The Dental Benefit Rules may also provide that an eligible person qualifies for a voucher for a calendar year.

• The Chief Executive Medicare must issue a voucher to a person if the person qualifies for the voucher on or before 31 October in a calendar year.

• A person who qualifies for a voucher may request the Chief Executive Medicare to issue the voucher.

• Unless the Dental Benefit Rules provide otherwise:

(a) only one voucher may be issued in relation to a dental service in respect of a person for a calendar year; and

(b) a voucher for a calendar year remains in effect until the end of the calendar year.