Life Support Concession

The ACT Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services administers the ACT Concessions Program. The program aims to improve the affordability of essential services for low-income residents of the ACT.

To download a copy of this page please view the PDF (67KB) or Word (84KB)

Life Support Rebate

If you use electrically-operated life support equipment as prescribed by an ACT medical practitioner necessary in the treatment of a life-threatening condition, you will be entitled to a rebate on your electricity account. Residential property owners using life support equipment, which depends on a fresh supply of water, may be entitled to a reduction in water usage charges.

The life support rebate is calculated at 0.3258 cents per day with a maximum of $121.87 per annum. Applicants may also be entitled to a reduction in the amount calculated on the specified water usage of the equipment. It will be deducted from the total amount of water used at the property in any billing period.

Only one rebate per account is applicable. The account does not have to be in the name of the applicant. The rebate will apply for the principal or sole place of residence of the person using the life support equipment.

Top

How to apply

Contact your energy provider for information on how to apply for a Life Support rebate. You will be asked to produce a letter from a medical practitioner/authorised medical officer stating your need for life support equipment. To assist in fast processing ensure that you have your account number or last bill close by.

Top