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July 1 entitlement changes:

WebThe increased thresholds will allow an extra 50,000 older Australians who are not receiving welfare to now qualify for this valuable card. The change in legislation was …

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Which health care card is right for you

WebTo receive a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card you must meet the income thresholds of $57,761 a year if you’re single or $92,416 a year for couples (combined). …

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Will you now get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

WebThe Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is a concession card which allows holders who have reached Age Pension age to access cheaper health care as well as a …

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Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) Benefits

WebThe top six benefits of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) include: Free or lower rates on other healthcare expenses. This can include ambulance, eye checkups, …

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Five things you need to know … about the CHSC

WebAs a reminder, the new income thresholds are: Singles $90,000. Couples (combined) $144,000. Couples separated by illness, care or prison (combined) …

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Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Eligibility

WebEligibility thresholds for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. The new income thresholds, that come into effect from the 20 September 2023 are: Singles – $95,400. …

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Which concession card is best for your situation

WebThis is a general Health Concession Card for Australians aged 19 and over. It has no asset test. The income test limits, per annum, are: Single, no children $36,504. …

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Health Card Application

WebApply for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. This can get you: Cheaper medicine under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Bulk billed doctors visits. A bigger refund for …

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Age Pension Eligibility Rates Income Test Assets Test

WebTo make the assessment process simpler Centrelink ‘deems’ (calculates) the income they include in the Income Test from your financial assets. The current deeming rates are …

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Discount and concession cards

WebThe first important distinction is between concession cards and discount cards. The main concession cards are issued by the Federal Government, through …

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SAVE $2,500+ p.a. with the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

WebIn the example above, a CSHC holder would save close to $2 500 per year on health care costs, and this does not take into account the potential to be bulk billed by …

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Top 5 Extra Benefits You Get With Your CSHC

WebIn order to qualify for the CSHC, you must be an Australian resident currently living in Australia. Holders of the CSHC can save around $2,500 yearly on health care …

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Making Centrelink work for you

WebThe exemption allowed to build/buy/renovate your new home lasts 24 months. HOWEVER it is not necessarily applied to the full amount you received from selling as it is only applied …

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Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

WebHank Jongen says: ‘We know people want to get their Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) as soon as possible. Each person’s circumstances are …

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Seniors energy rebate: How to receive this bonus

WebThe benefit is as high as $500 in some states (e.g. NSW), $350 in the Northern Territory, $275 in the ACT and $250 in Victoria as that state government has …

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Can gifting affect your entitlements

WebA. Hi Mary, in answer to your question of whether gifting might affect your entitlements, the answer in this case is a resounding yes, for the better. Here’s how this …

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Everything you need to know about Centrelink Age Pension

WebAs the interface between individuals and Services Australia, Centrelink is responsible for the management of support and payments. For pre-retirees this may …

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A few things about Centrelink … that you need to know

WebCentrelink say call wait times have increased from 14 minutes to 20 minutes this year as well. Many people are experiencing much longer than this. Delays have …

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