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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 Duration of certain health care cards see subsection (3)
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: 5 November 2007
