How Medibank preferred dentists work
Medibank runs a network called Members' Choice. Dentists in the network agree to set fees for common treatments, and in return Medibank members with eligible extras cover pay less out of pocket. Depending on your policy, routine check-ups and cleans at a Members' Choice dentist can have no gap at all, up to your annual limits.
You can still use any dentist you like with Medibank extras. You'll simply get the best value at a practice that's in the network.
Bundaberg practices that list Medibank as a preferred fund
Acclaim Dental
4/31 Maryborough Street, Bundaberg QLD 4670
Family practice in the Bundaberg CBD that's been looking after local families since 2008. It's QIP accredited and gives written treatment estimates before you start. Preferred funds listed: Bupa, Medibank (MBP), CBHS, HCF, RT Health, TUH, Nurses & Midwives Health and Westfund.
Coral Coast Dental
Serving Bundaberg and Bargara
Sister practice to Acclaim Dental, sharing the same preferred fund list including Medibank. Handy if you live closer to the coast at Bargara, Innes Park or Burnett Heads. Confirm the address and opening hours directly with the practice.
Other Bundaberg and Bargara practices may also be in the Members' Choice network. Medibank's online provider search is the most up to date place to check, as agreements can start or end during the year.
How to check before you book
- Log in to your Medibank account or app and look up what your extras cover includes and your remaining limits.
- Use Medibank's find a provider tool, choose dental and search Bundaberg 4670 or your suburb.
- Ring the practice and ask, "Are you a Medibank Members' Choice dentist, and what's my gap for a check-up and clean?"
- For bigger treatment, ask for item numbers and run them through Medibank's benefit quote service.
What you might pay in Bundaberg
Bundaberg fees are generally a little below the Brisbane average. Here's what private treatment commonly costs before any rebate, and what tends to happen to the gap at a preferred provider.
| Treatment | Typical Bundaberg fee | At a Members' Choice dentist |
|---|---|---|
| Check-up, clean and X-rays | $180 - $300 | Often no gap on eligible cover |
| Tooth-coloured filling | $150 - $300 | Reduced gap |
| Simple extraction | $180 - $320 | Reduced gap |
| Root canal, molar (excluding crown) | $1,500 - $2,500 | Major dental, capped fees |
| Crown, per tooth | $1,300 - $2,000 | Major dental, capped fees |
Not with Medibank?
Queensland Country Health Fund is popular in regional Queensland and has its own preferred dentists around Bundaberg, as do Bupa, HCF, nib and TUH. If you hold a concession card, Queensland Health's oral health service in Bundaberg provides free or low cost public dental care, and kids in eligible families can use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule at participating clinics.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Medibank Members' Choice dentist?
It's a dental practice that has an agreement with Medibank. Members with eligible extras cover usually pay a lower gap at these practices, and on some policies routine check-ups and cleans have no gap at all, subject to limits.
Which Bundaberg dentists are Medibank preferred providers?
Acclaim Dental on Maryborough Street and its sister practice Coral Coast Dental both list Medibank (MBP) among their preferred funds. Networks change, so confirm with Medibank's provider search or the clinic before booking.
Can I see any dentist with Medibank extras?
Yes. You can claim at any recognised dentist, but you'll usually get a bigger rebate and a smaller gap at a Members' Choice practice.
Do I need to wait before claiming dental with Medibank?
Most extras policies have waiting periods. General dental is often around two months, while major dental such as crowns and bridges is commonly 12 months. Check your own policy for the exact terms.