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The LIC is granted for a period of 26 weeks and a declaration is made that the holder is eligible for that period.
When a LIC holder's declaration is nearing expiry (usually 6 weeks beforehand) a renewal form (SS54) is automatically sent to them. A cardholder is able to renew the card before the previous card expires.
The ex-CA (child) HCC is granted for a period of 52 weeks and a declaration is made that the holder is eligible for that period.
When an ex-CA (child) HCC holder's declaration is nearing expiry (usually 4 weeks beforehand) a letter is automatically sent to them advising them to renew their card. A cardholder is able to renew the card before the previous card expires.
Act reference: SS(Admin)Act section 37(8) Grant of claim, section 37A(3) A person to whom a concession card...
The following table outlines the consequences of returning or not returning the renewal form:
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If the renewal application is… |
Then… |
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- RETURNED, AND - the person's income is BELOW the applicable limit for the LIC, OR - the person's remains a full-time student for the ex-CA (child) HCC, |
- a new declaration is made, and - a new LIC is issued for 26 weeks commencing on the date on which the earlier declaration expires, OR - a new ex-CA (child) HCC is issued for 52 weeks commencing on the date on which the earlier declaration expires. |
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NOT LODGED, |
eligibility automatically lapses. Explanation: Return of a HCC is not sought where eligibility expires. |
Act reference: SS(Admin)Act section 106A Automatic cancellation on cessation of qualification
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.9.1.70 Low Income HCC - Assessment of Income
A LIC holder with a dependant may cease to satisfy the income test either:
The loss of a dependant is to be disregarded unless that loss continues for 4 weeks. In that event the dependant is deemed to have ceased to be a dependant of the cardholder on the last day of that 4 week period.
Act reference: SSAct section 1071A Health care card income test
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.9.1.40 HCC Provisions for Children & Dependants, 3.9.1.70 Low Income HCC - Assessment of Income
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Last reviewed: 13 May 2013
