The government said the payments were ceasing due to RATs reducing the need to isolate for long periods while waiting for results.
Tuesday, March 1 is the final day for Victorians who have taken a PCR test to be eligible to claim the Test Isolation Payment.
Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula announced the Victorian Government’s Test Isolation Payment is closing due to Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) reducing the need to isolate for long periods while waiting for results.
Claims submitted before 9am on Wednesday, March 9 will be assessed. Applicants must have taken a PCR test on or before Tuesday, March 1 to be eligible to apply.
The government said more than 30 million free RATs have been distributed by the Government at testing centres, to schools and early childcare facilities, and to critical workforces such as health services, aged care and food supply.
Other support, including food relief, is still available to Victorians who are financially impacted by COVID-19.
The Commonwealth Government’s Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is also available for people who have to self-isolate, quarantine or need to care for someone who has to self-isolate or quarantine.
Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au for more information.
