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.
updated July 3, 2015. The cost of braces can vary widely, depending on a number of factors. The experience of the orthodontist you choose, the area of the country where you live, the degree of correction needed for your teeth, and other important considerations will help determine the final cost. However, on average, patients should expect braces to cost between $4,000 and $10,000. Braces Pricing Breakdown.