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8.1.4.80 Concession Cards - Documentation Required

Introduction

The following table lists documentation required with claims for the payments/benefits in the concession cards grouping. If more detail is required about specific documentation, the third column indicates where you will find this. PCC is not included in the table, as documentation is provided with the primary benefit.

Payment Type	Documentation Required	More detail
Low income health care card	- proof of identity - proof of income	- 2.2.1 Verifying identity
Commonwealth seniors health card	- proof of identity - proof of age - proof of income	- 2.2.1 Verifying identity - 2.2.2 Verifying personal details
Foster child HCC	- proof of identity	- 2.2.1 Verifying identity
Ex CA HCC	- proof of identity	- 2.2.1 Verifying identity

Policy reference: SS Guide 8.1.1 Claim lodgement provisions

Last reviewed: 1 July 2015

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