Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS)
The Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) provides funding for medical aids and equipment to eligible Queensland residents who have a permanent and stabilised condition or a disability. The scheme helps people to live at home and avoid early or inappropriate residential care or hospitalisation.
Aids and equipment are subsidy funded on a permanent loan basis, through private ownership or the supply of consumables. If you pay for more than 50% of the cost for an item, you can choose to take ownership, rather than having a permanent loan. However, this means that you are responsible for all repairs to that item.
In general, clients may be eligible for assistance under MASS if they:-
* are a permanent resident of Queensland
* have a permanent/stable condition or disability
* hold a pensioner concession card, health care card or Queensland Government Senior Card
* meet specific clinical eligibility criteria relevant to the aid.
Relevant application guidelines and forms for each scheme or aid/equipment provide detailed information regarding eligibility requirements.
Find out more about applying for MASS click HERE
Aids and equipment are subsidy funded on a permanent loan basis, through private ownership or the supply of consumables. If you pay for more than 50% of the cost for an item, you can choose to take ownership, rather than having a permanent loan. However, this means that you are responsible for all repairs to that item.
In general, clients may be eligible for assistance under MASS if they:-
* are a permanent resident of Queensland
* have a permanent/stable condition or disability
* hold a pensioner concession card, health care card or Queensland Government Senior Card
* meet specific clinical eligibility criteria relevant to the aid.
Relevant application guidelines and forms for each scheme or aid/equipment provide detailed information regarding eligibility requirements.
Find out more about applying for MASS click HERE
Community Aids Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative (CAEATI)
The Community Aids, Equipment and Assistive Technologies Initiative (CAEATI) helps people with a disability participate in their communities by providing subsidy funding for a range of aids, equipment and assistive technologies.
The scheme subsidises the costs of:
* a registered therapist to assist the client in completing the full CAEATI application
* assistive technology to aid communication, mobility and physical access to the community
* active participation in recreational and civic activities
* postural support to improve functional participation
Current Subsidy Amounts
Funding is capped at $10,000 per client for a period of 3 years. The scheme allows funding towards the cost of a registered therapist to assist the client with the application process ($500 maximum per application up to a maximum of $800 every 3 years). More detail is provided in the CAEATI GUIDELINES.
The scheme subsidises the costs of:
* a registered therapist to assist the client in completing the full CAEATI application
* assistive technology to aid communication, mobility and physical access to the community
* active participation in recreational and civic activities
* postural support to improve functional participation
Current Subsidy Amounts
Funding is capped at $10,000 per client for a period of 3 years. The scheme allows funding towards the cost of a registered therapist to assist the client with the application process ($500 maximum per application up to a maximum of $800 every 3 years). More detail is provided in the CAEATI GUIDELINES.
Vehicle Options Subsidy Scheme (VOSS)
Eligible clients may choose from a range of options that will enable and enhance their private transport. Subsidies are available towards
