Victoria - Apply for Balimed Registration (Health Care Cost Assistance Scheme)

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Procedure

Apply by mail

1. To Apply for Balimed Registration (Health Care Cost Assistance Scheme), the applicant has to approach the Department of Health and Aged Care link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. An acknowledgment receipt downloaded, please save it for future reference.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. There is no fee for this scheme.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant will get the approval permit through the post.
12. If the applicant is approved, the applicant will receive a letter outlining the amount of assistance he/she will receive and how to access it.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of identity (driver's license or passport etc)
• Medical expense record
• Proof of income
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Health and Aged Care
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Switchboard 02 6289 1555
Free call - 1800 020 103
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any Australian residents who are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to pay for their healthcare costs.

Fees

• There is no fee for this scheme.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Applicant
• Name
• address
• Age
• Gender
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Mailing address
• Medical details
• Fax
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Balimed Registration is a healthcare cost assistance scheme provided by the Australian Government to help eligible individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship manage their healthcare costs.
• The scheme provides financial assistance towards the cost of medical services and pharmaceuticals for eligible individuals who hold a valid Medicare card and are unable to afford the cost of their health care.

Information which might help

• The amount of assistance provided by Balimed Registration will depend on the circumstances, such as income and the type of medical services you require. If the applicant is approved for Balimed Registration, the applicant will receive a letter outlining the amount of assistance they will receive and how to access it.
• Overall, Balimed Registration is designed to help ensure that all Australians have access to the medical care they need, regardless of their financial circumstances.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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