nib First Choice in Ashburton
Aesthetic Mee Dental is part of the nib First Choice network — a selected group of practices that have agreed to offer nib members better value on dental care.
Don’t lose your nib extras
nib extras reset on 1 January and unused benefits don’t carry over. Eligible First Choice members may pay no gap for check-ups and cleans at Aesthetic Mee Dental. Book before 31 December.
Book online or call (03) 9885 7588
Eligible cover only. Waiting periods and annual limits apply.
What this means for you
Agreed pricing for nib members
First Choice practices work to nib’s agreed fee schedule, which typically reduces your out-of-pocket cost compared with a non-network dentist.
Preventive care benefits
Depending on your cover, eligible members may receive no-gap or reduced-gap check-ups, cleans and fluoride treatments.
Instant claiming at reception
We submit your nib claim on the day through HICAPS — no forms, no waiting for reimbursement.
Clear estimates
You’ll receive a written quote before treatment showing the fee, your expected nib benefit and any gap payable.
nib First Choice provider — also for GU Health, AAMI, Apia, Suncorp, Qantas Insurance, ING, Australian Seniors and Real Insurance members
Aesthetic Mee Dental Ashburton is part of nib’s First Choice network. Members of nib and its partner brands — GU Health, AAMI, Apia, Suncorp, Qantas Insurance, ING, Australian Seniors and Real Insurance — can use their cover with us. Claim on the spot with HICAPS. Call (03) 9885 7588 to check your cover.
Making the most of your nib cover
First Choice benefits come through your nib extras cover. Preventive care — check-ups, cleans and fluoride — is where most members save, and those items have annual limits. Booking check-ups about six months apart uses your full entitlement each year. Everyone on a family policy has their own limits, so the whole family can come in on one visit.
Not every treatment is no-gap. Other treatment is charged at nib’s agreed fee for First Choice practices, and nib pays its benefit. Before any treatment begins, you get a written quote showing the fee, your expected nib benefit and any gap.
The claim happens at reception: swipe your card, the benefit is applied, and you pay only what’s left. If HICAPS is down, we give you an itemised receipt to claim yourself.
nib First Choice — common questions
What is nib First Choice?
A network of dental practices that have agreed to nib’s fee schedule for nib members. Aesthetic Mee Dental is part of it.
Is every treatment no-gap?
No. Depending on your cover, check-ups, cleans and fluoride may be no-gap or reduced-gap. Other treatment is charged at the agreed fee.
Do I need to do anything before my visit?
Just bring your nib card. We claim your benefit on the day through HICAPS.
Can you check my cover before I come in?
Yes — call with your membership number and we’ll confirm what’s claimable.
We are also a Bupa Members First Platinum provider and an HCF More for Teeth preferred provider.
Your nib cover at our practice: a short checklist
We are a nib First Choice preferred provider. Run through this list before your visit so there are no surprises.
- Confirm your nib extras include dental. Your nib online account or nib’s phone line can tell you.
- Check waiting periods if you’re new to nib or recently upgraded your cover.
- Book online or call (03) 9885 7588, and mention you’re with nib.
- Bring your nib card on the day.
- Check your receipt. It shows our fee, nib’s benefit and the balance you paid.
“No gap on check-ups” explained
Eligible members may pay no gap on check-ups. That means nib’s benefit can cover our whole fee for the check-up, leaving nothing for you to pay for it.
Three things decide whether you’re eligible: your level of extras cover, whether your waiting periods have ended, and whether you have benefits left this year. nib sets these rules. If any of them don’t line up, nib may still pay a benefit, but a gap is likely.
Where a gap is usual
Outside check-ups, expect to pay a gap on many treatments. Common examples are fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal treatment, extractions, implants and orthodontics. The size of the gap depends on your nib policy.
Major treatment and orthodontics may come with their own waiting periods and yearly limits. Check with nib before you commit. For complex cases, your dentist may suggest a referral to a specialist. Their fees and your nib benefit will be different from ours.
How to check your nib benefit before treatment
- Ask us for a written quote with item numbers.
- Contact nib with those item numbers and your membership number.
- Ask nib three things: the benefit for each item, how much limit is left, and whether a waiting period applies.
- If timing matters for your limits, we can talk through doing treatment in stages.
More questions about nib First Choice
Does my nib cover pay for cosmetic treatment like whitening?
It depends on your nib policy. Some extras policies pay little or nothing for cosmetic items. Ask us for the item numbers for the treatment you’re thinking about, then check with nib before you book.
I upgraded my nib cover. When can I use the new benefits?
Higher benefits may come with a waiting period. nib can tell you the date each item becomes claimable on your new cover. If you’re unsure, check with nib before booking treatment you want to claim at the higher level.
What if my nib claim is declined at HICAPS?
You pay the fee on the day, and we give you an itemised receipt. You can then ask nib why the claim was declined. Common reasons include a waiting period that hasn’t finished or a yearly limit that has been used.
At Aesthetic Mee
Dr Mee Kim is our principal dentist. Dr Mariana Habil and Dr Jasper Byun also see patients here. Suite 2, 330 High Street, Ashburton.
Book with confidence
Bring your fund card to your visit and we’ll process your claim on the spot with HICAPS. Same-day and Saturday appointments available, with free on-site parking.
Book an appointment (03) 9885 7588