Medical-grade footwear
Financial subsidies are available under the Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) to support eligible Queenslanders who require medical-grade pre-fabricated, custom-made and customised medical-grade footwear.
Eligible prescribers
- Private orthopaedic surgeons
- Vascular surgeons
- Medical specialists in rheumatology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, endocrinology and neurology
How to apply
Specific eligibility, application and documentation requirements are provided in both the MASS General Guidelines (PDF 460 kB) and application guidelines for Medical Grade Footwear (PDF 293 kB). Applicants should seek a referral to an eligible prescriber for a medical prescription and then make an appointment with a MASS approved medical grade footwear supplier for a quote to include with their application form. As part of determining clinical eligibility, two photos are required. Re-applications for subsidy funding must be 18 months from the last approval for adults (16 years and older) and 12 months for children (under 16 years).
Application guidelines
Application forms
- MASS 60 - Medical-Grade Footwear Application Form (PDF 1464 kB)
- MASS 82 - MGF/Orthoses Photographic Consent Form (PDF 787 kB)
Approved medical-grade footwear suppliers
Clinical resources
- MASS Medical-Grade Footwear Program (2011) (PDF 799 kB) – Presentation illustrating fabricated, customised and custom made medical-grade footwear
- MASS Prescription Footwear and Associated Modifications (PDF 764 kB) – Presentation illustration types of prescription footwear
Information for clients
Advice and clinical support
Contact the MASS Principal Medical Advisor for Medical-Grade Footwear.
