* �      This Part sets up a framework for the issuing of vouchers in relation to a dental service to persons who qualify for a voucher.

* �      A person qualifies for a voucher for a calendar year if he or she is aged between 12 and 18 years at any time during the calendar year, is an eligible person and satisfies the means test.

* �      The Dental Benefit Rules may also provide that an eligible person qualifies for a voucher for a calendar year.

* �      The Medicare Australia CEO must issue a voucher to a person if the person qualifies for the voucher on or before 31 October in a calendar year.

* �      A person who qualifies for a voucher may request the Medicare Australia CEO to issue the voucher.

* �      Unless the Dental Benefit Rules provide otherwise:

               (a)     only one voucher may be issued in relation to a dental service in respect of a person for a calendar year; and

               (b)     a voucher for a calendar year remains in effect until the end of the calendar year.