Dental & Optical Costs — Areas Medicare Doesn't Cover, and How to Reduce Them
In Australia, dental treatment and glasses are barely covered by Medicare, making them a classic area where people get caught off guard by high bills without preparation. This is general information explaining what is and isn't covered, and how to reduce the burden using private Extras cover, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and public dental.
This article is general information for foreigners living in Australia and is not medical, dental, insurance, or tax advice. Amounts, eligibility requirements, program names, and phone numbers change frequently and vary by store and clinic, so before making any actual decision always re-check directly on the official sites below.