Verification of costs
At the time of the review of Disability Allowance, clients do not generally need to provide verification of any costs previously included in their allowance if the costs have not changed or have reduced.
However, they do still need to provide verification of:
- all new additional costs and
- costs that were previously included on the basis of a quote and
- any costs previously included in their allowance that have increased
New costs
If a client has a new cost to be included in their Disability Allowance, the client must provide a new medical certificate completed by their registered medical practitioner or specialist that confirms the new cost is on-going, how the need relates to the client's disability and that it is of therapeutic value.
The client must also provide receipts or invoices or quotes that verify the amount and frequency of the new cost.
If a fee has been charged by a health practitioner or chemist for the cost of a report or print out to verify medical fees or pharmaceutical charges, this fee or other administration related cost can be included as a cost for Disability Allowance.
Dependent children - Zero fees scheme
When a client declares a new cost or a change in costs, and they are getting Disability Allowance for a dependent child with costs relating to medical fees or prescription charges, these costs should be reviewed as they may be covered by a zero-fees scheme.
Most general practices offer zero-fee general practitioner or nurse visits for children under 14 years old.
