If a person or family changes their eligibility status during the year which card do they apply for?
The person or family should apply for the Safety Net card that is relevant to them at the time of application. If the person or family has recently obtained concession status, an application can be made for a Safety Net entitlement card. Any supplies previously made at the general rate will need to be converted and counted as concession entries toward the concession threshold. If the person or family is no longer entitled to their Centrelink concession and now has general patient status, an application can be made for a Safety Net concession card. Any previous supplies made at the concession rate will be counted towards the general threshold.
