❓ Details concessions and subsidies available to pensioners and retirees from the Attorney General's Dept (court fees) and Health Dept (ambulance, dental, spectacles, pharmaceuticals) in WA. Self-funded retirees with no pension receive no Attorney General concessions.
AnsweredQoN 1456Legislative Assembly
Asked
31 August 2006
Member
Portfolio
Attorney General; Health; Electoral Affairs
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(b) disability pensioners (people in receipt of the Commonwealth Disability Support Pension); (c) self-funded retirees in receipt of a partial Commonwealth Aged Pension; and (d) self-funded retirees in receipt of no Commonwealth Government assistance.
(c) self-funded retirees in receipt of a partial Commonwealth Aged Pension; and (d) self-funded retirees in receipt of no Commonwealth Government assistance.
(d) self-funded retirees in receipt of no Commonwealth Government assistance.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (a) - (c) Exemption from the payment of a fee charged for filing an application under the provisions of the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the District Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the Family Court Regulations 1998, the Magistrates Court (Fees) Regulations 2005 and the Children's Court (Fees) Regulations 2005. A waiver of the payment of a fee charged under the provisions of the State Administrative Tribunal Regulations 2004. (d) None. However any person [including those in categories (a), (b), (c) and (d)] may apply to a Court or Tribunal for a waiver, reduction or deferment of a fee on the grounds of financial hardship or for special reasons. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(a) - (c) Exemption from the payment of a fee charged for filing an application under the provisions of the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the District Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the Family Court Regulations 1998, the Magistrates Court (Fees) Regulations 2005 and the Children's Court (Fees) Regulations 2005. A waiver of the payment of a fee charged under the provisions of the State Administrative Tribunal Regulations 2004. (d) None. However any person [including those in categories (a), (b), (c) and (d)] may apply to a Court or Tribunal for a waiver, reduction or deferment of a fee on the grounds of financial hardship or for special reasons. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
A waiver of the payment of a fee charged under the provisions of the State Administrative Tribunal Regulations 2004. (d) None. However any person [including those in categories (a), (b), (c) and (d)] may apply to a Court or Tribunal for a waiver, reduction or deferment of a fee on the grounds of financial hardship or for special reasons. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(d) None. However any person [including those in categories (a), (b), (c) and (d)] may apply to a Court or Tribunal for a waiver, reduction or deferment of a fee on the grounds of financial hardship or for special reasons. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(a) - (d) Nil.
(c) self-funded retirees in receipt of a partial Commonwealth Aged Pension; and (d) self-funded retirees in receipt of no Commonwealth Government assistance.
(d) self-funded retirees in receipt of no Commonwealth Government assistance.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (a) - (c) Exemption from the payment of a fee charged for filing an application under the provisions of the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the District Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the Family Court Regulations 1998, the Magistrates Court (Fees) Regulations 2005 and the Children's Court (Fees) Regulations 2005. A waiver of the payment of a fee charged under the provisions of the State Administrative Tribunal Regulations 2004. (d) None. However any person [including those in categories (a), (b), (c) and (d)] may apply to a Court or Tribunal for a waiver, reduction or deferment of a fee on the grounds of financial hardship or for special reasons. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(a) - (c) Exemption from the payment of a fee charged for filing an application under the provisions of the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the District Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the Family Court Regulations 1998, the Magistrates Court (Fees) Regulations 2005 and the Children's Court (Fees) Regulations 2005. A waiver of the payment of a fee charged under the provisions of the State Administrative Tribunal Regulations 2004. (d) None. However any person [including those in categories (a), (b), (c) and (d)] may apply to a Court or Tribunal for a waiver, reduction or deferment of a fee on the grounds of financial hardship or for special reasons. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
A waiver of the payment of a fee charged under the provisions of the State Administrative Tribunal Regulations 2004. (d) None. However any person [including those in categories (a), (b), (c) and (d)] may apply to a Court or Tribunal for a waiver, reduction or deferment of a fee on the grounds of financial hardship or for special reasons. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(d) None. However any person [including those in categories (a), (b), (c) and (d)] may apply to a Court or Tribunal for a waiver, reduction or deferment of a fee on the grounds of financial hardship or for special reasons. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(a) 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(b) · There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. · The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(c) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension. · Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period. · Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. (d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(d) · 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
· 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services with St John Ambulance to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment, if they are over the age of 65 . Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card. Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item. Other concessions available: There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy. Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned. LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
LEGAL AID WA (a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee. People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
LAW REFORM COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
SOLICITOR GENERAL W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION (a) - (d) Nil.
(a) - (d) Nil.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
(a) - (c) Exemption from the payment of a fee charged for filing an application under the provisions of the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the District Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the Family Court Regulations 1998, the Magistrates Court (Fees) Regulations 2005 and the Children's Court (Fees) Regulations 2005.
A waiver of the payment of a fee charged under the provisions of the State Administrative Tribunal Regulations 2004.
(d) None. However any person [including those in categories (a), (b), (c) and (d)] may apply to a Court or Tribunal for a waiver, reduction or deferment of a fee on the grounds of financial hardship or for special reasons.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(a)
50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services
with St John Ambulance
to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension.
· Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided.
The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period.
· Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item.
(b)
· There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services
with St John Ambulance
to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner.
· Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided.
· The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period.
· Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item.
(c)
· 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services
with St John Ambulance
to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension.
· Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided.
The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period.
· Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item.
(d)
· 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services
with St John Ambulance
to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment,
if they are over the age of 65
. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner.
The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card.
Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item.
Other concessions available:
There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy.
Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned.
LEGAL AID WA
(a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee.
People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.)
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
LAW REFORM COMMISSION
OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER
OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW
SOLICITOR GENERAL
W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION
(a) - (d) Nil.
(a) - (c) Exemption from the payment of a fee charged for filing an application under the provisions of the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the District Court (Fees) Regulations 2002, the Family Court Regulations 1998, the Magistrates Court (Fees) Regulations 2005 and the Children's Court (Fees) Regulations 2005.
A waiver of the payment of a fee charged under the provisions of the State Administrative Tribunal Regulations 2004.
(d) None. However any person [including those in categories (a), (b), (c) and (d)] may apply to a Court or Tribunal for a waiver, reduction or deferment of a fee on the grounds of financial hardship or for special reasons.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(a)
50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services
with St John Ambulance
to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving an Aged Pension.
· Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided.
The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period.
· Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Aged pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item.
(b)
· There is no concession for ambulance services for disability pensioners per se. However, if they are over the age of 65, they will be eligible for 50% concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services
with St John Ambulance
to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner.
· Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for people in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided.
· The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period.
· Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Disability pensioners pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item.
(c)
· 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services
with St John Ambulance
to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner. St John Ambulance also provides people receiving partial Aged Pensions from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs with a 50 per cent discount. Thus, primary ambulance services are FREE for people receiving a partial Aged Pension.
· Subsidised dental care provided through public dental clinics and participating private dental practices is available for eligible people in receipt of a Commonwealth Aged Pension and their dependent children, who must be listed on the card. Proof of eligibility must be provided.
The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period.
· Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge. Partly self-funded retirees pay a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item.
(d)
· 50 per cent concession on all emergency ambulance services and medically necessary non-urgent ambulance services
with St John Ambulance
to/from a hospital or other approved medical facility for clinical assessment/treatment,
if they are over the age of 65
. Non-urgent ambulance transport will require authorisation from a medical practitioner.
The Spectacle Subsidy Scheme provides a rebate of up to $50 towards the cost of a pair of spectacles or contact lenses in each two-year period if in possession of a WA Seniors Card.
Pharmaceuticals for non-admitted patients and inpatients on discharge, in limited circumstances, based on income tests, fully self-funded retirees may be eligible for a discounted rate per pharmaceutical item.
Other concessions available:
There are various schemes, not exclusive to aged pensioners or disability support pensioners, which these groups could also be eligible for if they also meet the scheme requirements. This includes the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy (through the Office of State Revenue), the Community Aids and Equipment Program (through Disability Services Commission) and the Home Haemodialysis Subsidy.
Podiatry subsidy is paid to some Local Government Authorities. Eligibility for Council provided services is under the control of the Council concerned.
LEGAL AID WA
(a) - (d) A concession rate of $5 is asked (as opposed to the full fee of $20) for Legal Advice or Minor Assistance for those on a benefit. Self funded retirees accessing the same services would pay the full fee unless able to show hardship then there was discretion to waive the full fee or any fee.
People on a full pension automatically pass the income test part of the means test for a grant of legal aid. In applying the means test there is also a discretion to disregard the home equity of applicants for legal aid who are 60 or over and in receipt of an income tested pension or benefit and have lived in their home for 5 or more years (unless it has been necessary to buy alternative accommodation due to disability or ill health.)
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
LAW REFORM COMMISSION
OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER
OFFICE OF HEALTH REVIEW
SOLICITOR GENERAL
W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION
(a) - (d) Nil.
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