For historical purposes of HCC, PCC and CSHC, the National Health Act 1953 is a Commonwealth Act which sets out who is a 'concessional beneficiary'. This legislation was used to determine who could access health concessions and concession cards before concession card legislation was consolidated into the SSAct.
Act reference: Health Insurance Act 1973
SSAct Part 2A.1 - Concession cards
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Last reviewed: 5 September 2011