The life support concession is a daily discount to eligible customers who use an approved life support system or who live with someone who uses one in their main home.
The approved devices and current discounts per day are:
- Oxygen concentrator - 128.445 cents
- Peritoneal dialysis machine - 95.299 cents
- Haemodialysis machine - 95.299 cents
- Chronic positive pressure and airways regulator - 45.577 cents
- Continuous positive airways pressure machine - 45.577 cents
- Respirator (iron lung) - 169.878 cents
- Combination oxygen concentrator and chronic positive pressure and airways regulator - 174.022 cents
- Phototherapy machine - 242.049 cents
- Left ventricular assist device - 45.577 cents
- Nebuliser machine (main powered only) - 12.881 cents.
To apply, complete the Application Form and have it certified by your medical practitioner, then submit it to your electricity retailer.
For more information
Contact your electricity retailer.