If partial payment had been made for a child’s eyewear or medication via Child Development Account (CDA) before 1 Jan 2026, can the optical shops or retail pharmacies allow remaining balance to be paid via CDA after discontinuation as Baby Bonus Approved Institution (AI) from 1 Jan 2026?

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From 1 Jan 2026, Child Development Account (CDA) moneys cannot be used at optical shops and retail pharmacies.

Please ensure all CDA transactions are completed by 31 Dec 2025, as CDA payments will not be accepted from 1 Jan 2026 onwards, even if the payment for the service and product were partially paid prior to 1 Jan 2026.

If partial payment had been made for a child’s eyewear or medication via Child Development Account (CDA) before 1 Jan 2026, can the optical shops or retail pharmacies allow remaining balance to be paid via CDA after discontinuation as Baby Bonus Approved Institution (AI) from 1 Jan 2026?

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