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Community service card


nippa&pippa
29th August 2008, 11:29 AM
I am confusing :D
I just recieved three community service card for each of my children in the post.:confused:
My OH and I already got one each, thought our card should able cover our children?
so why I got three more?:confused:

peebles16
29th August 2008, 11:42 AM
What's a community service card Sophia?

Karenx

BaldyBeardyBloke
29th August 2008, 01:24 PM
Community Service Card entitles the holder to discounts on things like doctors charges and gets you into some local attractions cheaper. It's a means tested social security benefit.

I do believe each individual (children included) need their own card.

Our son has one (as we claim child disability allowance for him) but no-one else in the family has one.

Don't quote me on any of the above, this is just my understanding.

nippa&pippa
29th August 2008, 02:13 PM
Thanks, just bit mad to have five card now :o
What local attractions are you talking about? as not aware of this :o

Moorf
29th August 2008, 02:15 PM
This explains the community card well, and who can have one. It's primarily for health care costs.

http://www.winz.govt.nz/individuals/a-z-benefits/community-services-card.html

nippa&pippa
29th August 2008, 02:20 PM
Thanks Helen, I didn't realise I can use it with dentist :o even we haven't been one in NZ yet...just never got around to go :o

Speaking about flour, I just been to supermarket today, I know what you mean..

marcia
29th August 2008, 02:30 PM
Thanks Helen, I didn't realise I can use it with dentist :o even we haven't been one in NZ yet...just never got around to go :o



Not ALL dentists accept it - on the website it says 'an approved' dentist! Just check first before you sign up! :)


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