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OUR TIME IS NOW! Everything you need to know about getting your own provider number
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By Warrick Edwards
he planned implementation of provider number access for dental hygienists, dental therapists and oral health therapists is progressing as scheduled to be activated on 1 July 2022. The Commonwealth will accept direct billing claims from these oral health practitioners for dental benefits covered by the Child Dental Benefits Scheme. While the private health insurance sector has indicated that they are likely to recognise these provider numbers, the decision and implementation timeframe largely depend on individual funds. Several health funds have been liaising with our associations to plan for the implementation, and we will provide >>
