Health
DentalAdult dental serviceFree emergency services and subsidised general services and dentures are available to adults who have a:
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Children’s dental serviceFree service is available to:
* up to but not including 18 years of age Subsidised service is available to:
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Visual aidsSubsidies of 70 per cent are available on:
Eligible people include pre-school age children and adults post-school year 12 who are permanent Tasmanian residents (for at least three continuous months immediately prior to application) and who:
Other low-income earners may be eligible for the subsidy under hardship provisions.
The subsidy does not cover wards of state or school age children for whom assistance is available through Children and Family Services and the Department of Education. See Education section, page 38.
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PharmaceuticalsConcessions are available on pharmaceuticals dispensed to outpatients attending the emergency department or hospital outpatient clinics in public hospitals:
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Patient travel assistanceFinancial assistance is available to all Tasmanians who need to travel more than 75 kilometres one way within the State or interstate, to access specialist medical services (not available in their local area), providing they do not qualify for other assistance such as MAIB or workers’ compensation. Levels of assistance are determined by the distance, the type of travel and accommodation required. Client contribution towards costs are reduced for holders of a:
For more information contact the Patient Travel Coordinator:
Community Equipment Scheme (CES)Financial assistance is available to eligible clients who require:
The assistance is available to people who have been referred by an authorised prescriber and who have a:
Terms and conditions are outlined in the CES Guidelines available from the Department of Health and Human Services. For more information:
Specific medical conditionsInsulin-treated diabetesFree needles and syringes are available to people with insulin-treated diabetes who are:
Application forms can be downloaded from www.diabetestas.com.au For more information:
Orthotics/prostheticsA free basic orthotics and prosthetics service is provided to eligible people whose costs are not met by other organisations such as MAIB, workers’ compensation or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Those eligible include:
Clients are charged for more advanced and specialised technology. For more information:
Breast prosthesisFinancial assistance is available to people requiring external breast prostheses, and who have a:
Special provisions can be made for people who are not card holders. For more information:
LymphoedemaFinancial assistance is available to people requiring compression garments to help manage lymphoedema and who have a:
For more information:
Breast screening services travel subsidyFinancial assistance is available to Tasmanians who travel:
Assistance with accommodation may also be available. For more information:
WigsFinancial assistance to buy wigs is available to cancer and alopecia patients who are referred by a doctor and who have a:
For more information:
Enteral feeds and supplementsTube feeds and oral nutrition supplements are supplied at subsidised cost to people:
The subsidised supplements are only available to individuals who are NOT eligible for financial assistance from any other government-funded program. For more information: Phone: 6222 8145 (Royal Hobart Hospital)
Home Oxygen ProgramFree oxygen supplies are available to patients assessed by a specialist doctor as needing oxygen therapy. Please consult your medical specialist. The assessment also needs to be approved by the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the Royal Hobart or Launceston General Hospitals. Does not apply to Department of Veterans’ Affairs card holders who are eligible for DVA assistance. For more information:
Continuous Positive Airways Pressure ProgramFinancial assistance is available to people who have been clinically assessed as having a sleep-related breathing disorder which requires a continuous positive airways pressure machine. Please consult your medical specialist. To be eligible people must have a:
For more information:
Life support machine electricity rebateThe rebate for life support machines varies according to the type of machine installed, but is generally 50 per cent of its running costs. The rebate is available to people who:
For more information:
Contact:Concession Guide enquiries
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