Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme Review
Queensland Health is leading a review of the Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS).
The review of the MASS will consider how it can meet the needs of Queenslanders now and in the future.
Scope of the review
The review will assess how the MASS is currently working and opportunities to strengthen its impact and effectiveness. The review aims to understand the range of experiences, including what is working well and what could be improved.
The review will also consider how the scheme can align with broader reforms across the health, disability and aged care sectors, as well as how the MASS can support the increasing demand and complexities of our health system.
What is changing
At this stage, there are no changes to the MASS services, eligibility criteria or funding arrangements. The focus of the review is to listen, learn, and collaborate on shaping the scheme for the future.
Progress update
Queensland Health has now completed phase one of the Review. Phase one included extensive stakeholder consultation, program data analysis, literature review, a feasibility assessment of the Support At Home Assistive Technology (AT) Loans Scheme on behalf of the Commonwealth Government, and engaging with other states and territories running similar aids and equipment programs.
Phase two of the Review will focus on the future state of the MASS, to ensure the Scheme is set up to:
- effectively and appropriately support access to medical aids and equipment for eligible Queenslanders
- align with our contemporary health system and recent Australian Government reforms within aged and disability care
- operate under a sustainable model.
National Assistive Technology Loans scheme
In May 2026, the Australian Government announced that a Federally funded, State-delivered AT Loans Scheme will not progress at this time. The Australian Government is continuing to explore a national AT Loans Scheme and will expand its remit to include the broader assistive technology sector. The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will continue consultation with the sector, and states and territories, to consider their role and inclusion in future delivery of the scheme.
Further information on the Australian Government’s Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) scheme can be found via the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website.