Community Services Card
If you think that you might be eligible for a CSC you can contact the MSD call centre on 0800 999 999
The Community Services Card (CSC) can help individuals and their families with the costs of health care. It entitles the holder and their family to a reduction in the cost of some health services and prescriptions.
Benefits
The Community Services Card can reduce the cost of:
prescription fees
fees for after-hours general practice visits
visits to a general practice where the individual is not enrolled
glasses for children under 16
emergency dental care provided by hospitals and approved dental contractors (ask the dental provider if they are an approved contractor)
travel and accommodation for treatment at a public hospital outside the home area when the patient has been referred (at least 80 km away for adults and 25 km for children)
home help.
The card can also be used for dependent children aged under 18 years.
Visit the Work and Income website to find out more.
Low-cost visits for enrolled patients
Low-cost visits are being introduced for Community Service Card holders and their dependent children. This will apply to visits to their regular general practice (where they are enrolled) from 1 Dec 2018
