I believe you have been misinformed. If it is the scheme I mentioned, it operates on a calender yr. Not sure where April comes in. If its your dob , and its this scheme he is wrong.
I got onto it in only October last year, and had used up all the dough by December, which was the end of yr 1. My dentist said to get a new referral early in the New Year, cos the scheme is still running, and altho I only started in Oct, Dec was the end of that yr, so I am entitled to get another.
MIND YOU, I had to argue and persuade the dr's lackey, who told me I'm not entitled, maybe in March>>>> my dob. NO I said, its a 'calender yr'. She rang medicare and eventually accepted that I was correct. Pity for the people she'd already knocked back. I went in and told the docs they should make an effort to contact these people, as they have been unfairly denied something to which they are entitled., and NOT EVRYONE is as 'forward' as I am.
As far as I know - you should be eligible. I 'm not aware of any other benefits re dental.
SO don't take NO for an answer. This care plan you are on is LIKELY this scheme.
And from Jan 1 the next round starts. Check with medicare, and be persistent.!!~!
Cheers