Prescription Subsidy Card: Who Qualifies and What You Get
If your family pays for many prescriptions, you may qualify for a card that provides free medication for the rest of the year.
The Prescription Subsidy Card is a way for families to reduce their healthcare costs once they have reached a certain level of spending on medication.
Who it's for
This scheme is designed for families who find themselves paying for more than 20 prescription items within a single year.
What you get
Once you have met the requirement of paying for 20 prescriptions, you will receive a subsidy card. This card allows you to receive your remaining prescriptions for free for the rest of that year.
What it costs you
There is no direct fee to participate, but you will need to put in some effort to track your spending. You should keep all your receipts or ask your pharmacist to keep a record of your purchases for you to ensure you know when you have reached the limit.
The catch to know
The count for your prescription items does not run continuously forever; it resets every year on February 1st. This means you start from zero at the beginning of February each year.
How to apply
- Keep track of every prescription you pay for.
- Ask your pharmacist to help you monitor your total count.
- Once you have paid for 20 items, contact the issuing health authority to arrange your card.