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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. PCC is not included in the table, as documentation is provided with the primary benefit.

Payment type Documentation required
Low income health care card
  • proof of identity
  • proof of income
Commonwealth seniors health card
  • proof of identity
  • proof of age
  • proof of income
Foster child HCC proof of identity
Ex CA HCC proof of identity

Policy reference: SS Guide 8.1.1 Claim lodgement provisions, 2.2.1 Verifying identity, 2.2.2 Verifying personal details

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