All children and young people in foster or kinship care are eligible for a Health Care Card in their own name. Carers may also be entitled to a Health Care Card if they receive Centrelink income support such as:
· Newstart Allowance
· Sickness Allowance
· Carer Allowance
· Partner Allowance
· Widow Allowance
· Parenting Payment (Partnered)
· qualify for the maximum rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A
· qualify for the low-income Health Care Card.
Health Care Card concessions include cheap prescription medicines, bulk-billed GP appointments (at the doctor's discretion), concessions on public transport and reduced TAFE course fees.
Further information
· visit www.familyassist.gov.au
· call the Family Assistance Office on 13 6150 or
· visit the Family Assistance Office located in Medicare offices and Centrelink Customer Service Centres