Medical cooling concession
The medical cooling concession provides a 17.5 percent discount off electricity costs over a six month period from 1 November to 30 April for concession cardholders with multiple sclerosis and other qualifying medical conditions such as Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, scleroderma and lupus.
With the introduction of the new Annual Electricity Concession, recipients of the medical cooling concession will now receive a combined discount of 35 percent off electricity bills effective 1 March 2011.
If you or a member of the household has a condition that impacts on the body's ability to regulate temperature and it's not one of the automatically eligible conditions, please contact the Victorian Concessions Information Line on 1800 658 521.
Eligibility
You must hold at least one of the following concession cards:
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
An application form must be completed. Forms are available from your electricity retailer, MS Society Office or by contacting the Victorian Concessions Information Line.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to get my doctor's OK to apply for the medical cooling concession?
- Do I need to sign and date the form as well?
- How much is the medical cooling concession?
- I have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, do I qualify for the medical cooling concession?
- I suffer from a condition which affects my ability to regulate my temperature. What are my entitlements?
- Where do I send my form to apply for the medical cooling concession?
More information
Contact the Victorian Concessions Information Line on 1800 658 521.
