Energy & bills / Australia-wide
Essential Medical Equipment Payment
$203 a year to help with power costs for medical equipment, or heating and cooling needed for a medical condition.
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What you need to check
You, or the person you care for, must need heating, cooling or certain medical equipment at home for a medical need. You must hold a Commonwealth concession card and pay the energy bills. You get $203 for each piece of equipment and for heating or cooling. Once approved, it is paid every year until you move or things change.
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About this source
We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.
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