VCS Verification of childhood symptoms

Subject: Important Information About ADHD Medication Prescription Under PBS

To prescribe ADHD medication under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), specific criteria must be met. This includes verifying childhood symptoms of ADHD, as the PBS requires documented evidence to confirm diagnosis and eligibility.

Please complete the attached Verification of Childhood Symptoms form if you haven’t already, as this is an essential part of the process. We understand that this can feel like an extra step, but it’s necessary to comply with PBS requirements and ensure you receive a subsidy for cheaper medication.

You can find it in your Kantoko dashboard under 'assessments'.

Look for it under the 'external' category and then email and invite someone who has know you since you were 13 and knows your problems to complete it.

(Get them to check under spam or junk if not received.) This need to be completed before your Appointment 

Verification of Childhood Symptoms - other options If you don’t have someone who knew you before age 13, here are a few options to help with verifying childhood symptoms:

1. Personal Accounts: Share detailed memories of your childhood symptoms.
2. School Records: Provide school reports or teacher comments highlighting any relevant issues.
3. Family Input: If possible, get input from older siblings or family friends who knew you during childhood.