originalfunster

Hi All,

We are moving out to Brisbane in about 6 weeks, Our daughter has just had her brace fitted and it will need to be checked every so often. Doesanyone know if this is covered under medicare?

Thanks

Nu-Shooz

Nope, it won't be covered.

Braces cost around 5grand in OZ.

quoll

You may well find that no one will actually just do the checking. There have been several reports on here that the orthodontist will usually whip off the braces fitted in UK and start the process from the beginning again as well.

Nu-Shooz

Very true. My daughter had started her treatment in UK then when we emigrated to Perth the Ortodontist wanted to whip them off and do it all over again, his way.....+ 5 grand.

We said no...she came back to UK anyway and had it all done for free.

originalfunster

Thanks for the replys,

Are we able to claim any of the money back do you know? we are going out on a 176 visa if that makes a difference

squeezzii

not too sure to be honest- my daughter will be having 4 wisdom teeth out and its costing $2500 and we have been advised that if you spend over $1500 on 'medical' expenses you can claim back tax, but how much I'm unsure, so you will have to check if ortho is classed as medical or cosmetic

Evelin

For every dollar spent on medicals above $1500, you get 20cts back when you do your tax return.