It will be backdated to the date your baby was born, unlike child benefit which will only be backdated 12 weeks. If its your first time claiming, it can take a little while-we were waiting about 6 weeks I think for our first claim to come through.
1 It charges from a little more than $20-$100 for a neck brace for whiplash. It charges about $15-$250 for a neck brace for herniatic disc.  According to a Medscape.com primer on neck braces , a soft cervical collar brace made of foam rubber costs about $50, while a hard cervical collar made of polyethylene costs about $60.
The cost range for braces can vary greatly for each type: Metal braces (traditional braces) : $3,000 - 7,000. Ceramic braces : $4,000 - 8,000. Lingual braces : $8,000 - 10,000. Invisalign : $4,000 - 7,400. Prices depend on where you live â orthodontists in more rural areas are often less expensive than ones in larger cities - and may be at the orthodontist's discretion.