A Community Services card can help you with the cost of healthcare. You will pay less for some health services simply by showing your card.
CSC reduces the cost of:
-Prescriptions
-After Hours doctor visits
-Visits to a doctor who is not your regular doctor
-Emergency dental care by an approved dental provider(ring Age concern to help locate one).
-Travel and accommodation for treatment at a public hospital outside your area when you have been referred (at least 80km away).
-Home help.

The Community services Card is available for permanent residents of New Zealand or those with refugee status.
It is means tested.

MSD_Deaf_Services@msd.govt.nz