Life support machine electricity concession
For the Life Support electricity concession, eligible machines are:
- oxygen concentrators,
- intermittent peritoneal dialysis machines; and
- haemodialysis machines.
Haemodialysis machines are also eligible for the Life Support Water concession.
Eligibility
You must hold at least one of the following concession cards:
Pensioner Concession Card; Health Care Card; DVA Gold Card
Holders of a Health Care Card for Carer Allowance and Foster Care issued in the name of the child are not eligible. Holders of Veterans' Affairs Gold Cards marked 'Dependent' are not eligible.
How to apply
Application forms are available from the hospital supplying the life support machine, the electricity retailer or by contacting the Concessions Information Line.
Frequently asked questions
- How much will I receive off my energy bills for life support machines?
- I have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, do I qualify for the Life Support concession?
- What machines are eligible for a life support machine electricity concession?
- When could I complete the life support machine concession application form?
- Where should I send my form once it is complete?
More information
Contact the Concessions Information Line on 1800 658 521.
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