From 2019 an Enhanced Payment Scheme for those beneficiaries with Chronic Hepatitis C (Stage 1) infection, who are experiencing significant mental health issues or post-traumatic stress (PTS) became available.
The enhanced payment scheme is quite simple, with no requirement for medical input into the application process. Beneficiaries will simply be asked if they are suffering from any mental health issues or post-traumatic stress; whether they feel these issues are related to their infection from contaminated blood or blood products; and whether the symptoms are affecting their ability to carry out day to day activities. If the answer to these questions is yes, there will be no need for further assessment because the person has already been diagnosed with hepatitis C infection from infected blood or blood products.
If you wish to apply please contact WIBSS for an application form, or download this from our resources section.