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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

Last reviewed: 1 July 2024

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