The concessional co-payment amount under the PBS provides greater assistance to which group?

• A. Those with high incomes
• B. Those who are unemployed or low income
• C. Foreign visitors
• D. Those ineligible for Medicare

Answer: (B)

The concessional co-payment is the lower price on PBS medicines available to people who hold a concession card or meet low‑income criteria. This targets those with the greatest financial need, such as the unemployed or people on low incomes, to make essential medicines more affordable. Higher income individuals pay the general co‑payment, and those not eligible for Medicare (such as some visitors) don’t access the concessional rate.