Earlier changes

What's new

31 January 2025

Health practitioner information

For a range of main benefits and extra help, MSD may require information from a registered health practitioner to help determine a person's eligibility.

Who can complete the medical certificate and/or assessment depends on the product the person is applying for. Unless specifically mentioned, most medical certificates must be completed by a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner.

The information surrounding health practitioners was inconsistent across Map and has been updated so it's correct and consistent.

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Child Disability Allowance — specific conditions and disabilities

The information on specific conditions and disabilities for Child Disability Allowance has been revised to ensure it's up to date and accurate.

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