8ADental benefits not payable unless conditions satisfied (Act, s 18(2))

8A Dental benefits not payable unless conditions satisfied (Act, s 18(2)) (1) A dental service rendered in a State or internal Territory by or on behalf of or under an arrangement with a State or internal Territory is not eligible for dental benefits unless: (a) the State or internal Territory in which the service was performed is mentioned in column 1 of Schedule 2; and (b) the service is provided on or before the date in column 2 of schedule 2 pertaining to that State or internal Territory. (2) Despite subrule (1) the Minister may direct that a dental service rendered in a State or internal Territory by or on behalf of or under an arrangement with a State or internal Territory is eligible for dental benefits. (3) A dental benefit is not payable in respect of a dental service unless, at the time the dental service is rendered, the eligible dental patient to whom the dental service is rendered is an eligible person.