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Medical Energy Rebate

NSW Government · Checked 2026-10-16

The Medical Energy Rebate provides financial assistance to eligible concession card holders, or those living with them, who are unable to self-regulate their body temperature when exposed to extreme hot or cold environmental temperatures. The rebate is intended to help cover electricity costs.

Form of value

Bill discount

Indicative value

Retail customers receive up to $285 each financial year; embedded network customers receive $313.50 each financial year.

Current availability

Available to eligible concession card holders or people living with them who are unable to self-regulate their body temperature and have an electricity account.

Before you act: If you are an embedded network customer, applications close on 30 June 2027. Retail customers can apply ongoing.

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Preliminary eligibility check

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  • Must be a named electricity account holder or living with one.
  • Hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card, or Veteran Gold Card issued by Services Australia or the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
  • Meet at least one primary and one secondary qualifying condition.
  • Assessed by a registered medical practitioner who has been treating the patient for at least 3 months.

Next step

Download and complete the application form and submit it to your energy retailer, or apply online if you are an embedded network customer.

You may need: Medical Energy Rebate application form, Copy of most recent electricity bill (for embedded network customers).

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Evidence and freshness

Source owner: NSW Government · Official page

Rule last checked 2026-10-16 · Verified editorial record

Rule version: extracted-9f8735e8a86fad3d

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