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.
Neck Lift Cost. Neck Lift costs and prices vary widely depending on your overall situation and expectations. The initial consultation is $150 to $220 with one of our medical team members. As a guide, Neck Lift prices start from $3,300 including all theatre and anaesthetic costs.