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 - 131.091 cents
  • Peritoneal dialysis machine - 97.262 cents
  • Haemodialysis machine - 97.262 cents
  • Chronic positive pressure and airways regulator - 46.516 cents
  • Continuous positive airways pressure machine - 46.516 cents
  • Respirator (iron lung) - 173.377 cents
  • Combination oxygen concentrator and chronic positive pressure and airways regulator - 177.607 cents
  • Phototherapy machine - 247.035 cents
  • Left ventricular assist device - 46.516 cents
  • Nebuliser machine (main powered only) - 13.146 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

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