Direct financial payment

Sickness Assistance

Means-tested assistance associated with specified medical conditions and additional dietary or regimen costs. This is a separate programme from contributory Sickness Benefit.

Provider

Department of Social Security

Eligibility

Individual assessment and provider criteria apply. A diagnosis alone does not establish entitlement.

Application

Check the listed conditions and household criteria on the official page before applying.

Documents

Doctor’s report and means-test information required by DSS.

Cost

Confirm directly with the provider.

Referral

Confirm referral requirements directly.

Funding

No funding commitment is made by this website.

Contact

Use the official provider website.

Verified

2026-10-08

Review

2027-01-08

Notes

Official provider source reviewed on 8 October 2026. Availability and individual eligibility require confirmation.

Sources and further information

Official source and application information ↗

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