Commonwealth Numbered Acts

DENTAL BENEFITS ACT 2008 (NO. 41, 2008) - SECT 9

Basic entitlement

             (1)  If dental expenses are incurred in respect of a dental service rendered in Australia to an eligible dental patient, dental benefit is payable under section 11 in respect of the dental service.

Amount payable

             (2)  The amount of dental benefit payable in respect of a dental service is the amount specified in, or determined in accordance with, the Dental Benefits Rules.

Note:          See also sections 61 and 62.

             (3)  The amount of dental benefit payable in respect of a dental service must not exceed the dental expenses incurred in respect of the dental service.