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Medical insurance premiums

Disability Allowance cannot be paid to cover the cost of medical insurance premiums as this is not an additional cost arising from a disability.

Disability Allowance can be paid to people with medical insurance. However, it can only be paid for the costs over and above what the insurance covers.

Example

The client’s registered medical practitioner has verified their disability and need for treatment on their Disability Allowance medical certificate.

The client has to visit their registered health practitioner more often than is covered by their medical insurance, Disability Allowance can be paid to meet the difference.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • Disability allowance: discretionary grant section 85 Social Security Act 2018
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