Life support concession
The life support concession is a daily discount to eligible people who use an approved life support system, or who live with someone who uses one in their main home.
The approved devices and current discounts per day are:
- Oxygen concentrator - 136.636 cents
- Peritoneal dialysis machine - 101.376 cents
- Haemodialysis machine - 101.376 cents
- Chronic positive pressure and airways regulator - 48.484 cents
- Continuous positive airways pressure machine - 448.484 cents
- Respirator (iron lung) -180.711 cents
- Combination oxygen concentrator and chronic positive pressure and airways regulator - 185.120 cents
- Phototherapy machine - 257.485 cents
- Left ventricular assist device - 48.484 cents
- Nebuliser machine (main powered only) - 13.702 cents.
To apply, complete the Application Form and have it certified by your medical practitioner, then submit it to your electricity retailer.
For more information
Contact your electricity retailer.
Key
These icons will help you locate the concessions available to you:
Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card
Services Australia Health Care Card
Services Australia Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Seniors Card
Companion Card
Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria
Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Cards - Orange
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Cards - Gold
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Cards - White