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3.15.4.110 Verification of requirement for medical equipment or additional heating or cooling (EMEP)

Summary

To qualify for the EMEP a claimant must provide proof that they, or the person they care for, require the specified medical equipment or additional heating/cooling.

This proof can be provided by submitting either:

  • a signed declaration from a medical practitioner (available as part of the claim form for EMEP), or
  • evidence that the person with medical needs, or their carer, currently qualifies for assistance for the same equipment (excluding heating/cooling) under one of the state or territory government schemes.

Examples of the evidence that can be provided, (except for heating/cooling claims) include, but are not limited to:

  • copy of the letter from the state or territory government confirming the claimant's eligibility for their scheme
  • copy of an energy bill showing that the claimant receives a subsidy in respect of a piece of equipment
  • payment advice showing that a payment has been deposited into the claimant's bank account in respect of a piece of equipment, or
  • advice that the device was supplied by DVA under the Rehabilitation Appliances Program.

All claims for a heating/cooling EMEP must be supported by a signed declaration from a medical practitioner.

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.15.4.120 Role of medical practitioners (EMEP)

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