DVA rates adjusted

Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Bruce Bilson announced a $600m increase in funding for veterans' health care when he attended the RSL National Congress in Perth on Tuesday 12 September.

His media release about this notes that “This package recognises the high level of health care provided to Gold and White Card holders by specialists, general practitioners, allied health care providers, dentists, optometrists and pathologists”.

A Gold Card provides the holder with treatment and care for all health care conditions at government expense, while a White Card identifies the recipient as being eligible for treatment and care for specific conditions.

Click here to view dental DVA rates applicable since 1 July 2006.