Orthotic / Prosthetic Services
A reduced contribution charge for orthotic and prosthetic services is provided to eligible people whose costs are not met by other organisations such as MAIB, workers compensation, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs or the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
To access the service, clients must have a current referral from either a GP, an allied health professional or a medical specialist.
Those eligible for a reduced contribution include holders of one of the following:
- Services Australia or DVA* Pensioner Concession Card
- Services Australia Health Care Card.
* where DVA cardholders are not eligible under another scheme.
For more information:
Department of Health
Phone:
Orthotic Prosthetic Services Tasmania
(South): 6166 7377
(North): 6777 8562
(North-West): 6493 6272
Email: opst.tas@ths.tas.gov.au
Web: www.health.tas.gov.au
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