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2.2.14.20 Verification for EMEP

Summary

The following table lists the verification required for the EMEP. If more detail is required about specific verification, the second column indicates where you will find this.

Verification required More detail
Proof of identity 2.2.1 Verifying identity
Proof that medical equipment is required 3.15.4.110 Verification of requirement for medical equipment or additional heating or cooling (EMEP)
Proof of medically required heating or cooling 3.15.4.110 Verification of requirement for medical equipment or additional heating or cooling (EMEP)
Proof of responsibility for energy costs 3.15.4.70 Energy account requirement (EMEP)
Applicant's residence 3.1.1.10 Residence requirements

Act reference: SSAct section 917B Qualification for essential medical equipment payment, section 917C The medical needs requirement, section 917D The concession card requirement, section 917E(2) The energy account requirement

Social Security (Essential Medical Equipment Payment - Essential Medical Equipment) Specification 2022

Social Security (Essential Medical Equipment Payment - Medical Conditions) Specification 2022

Social Security (Essential Medical Equipment Payment - Energy) Specification 2022

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