Can I still register an optical shop or retail pharmacy as an Approved Institution (AI) before 1 Jan 2026?
From 1 Oct 2025, new applications by optical shops and retail pharmacies to be Approved Institutions (AIs) will not be accepted.
Existing optical shop and retail pharmacy AIs can continue accepting Child Development Account (CDA) payments until 31 Dec 2025.
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Can my optical shop or retail pharmacy continue accepting Child Development Account (CDA) payments before 1 Jan 2026?
How will optical shop and retail pharmacy Approved Institutions (AIs) be notified of the discontinuation as an AI?
When will the discontinuation of Child Development Account (CDA) usage at optical shops and retail pharmacies be implemented?
What are the reasons for removing optical shops and retail pharmacies as Approved Institutions (AIs)?
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