People are advised to seek professional advice regarding their specific eligibility to suit their personal circumstances.
Concession Cards Available for Seniors:
- Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card - Apply through MyGov
- Senior Card
- Commonwealth Health Care Card (CHCC) - Apply through MyGov
- Senior Business Discount Card
With the Senior Card and/or Centrelink Concession Card, eligible individuals can apply for the following concessions:
- Vehicle Registration
- Electricity Concession
- Natural Gas Concession
- South East Queensland Water Concession
- Rate Concession
- PBS Cheaper Medicine
- Public Transport Fare
People on a non-aged pension may be eligible for a Commonwealth Senior Health Card (CSHC) if they meet eligible criteria. Click here to see the details.
Main Benefits of Commonwealth Senior Health Card (CSHC):
Cheaper medicine:
Under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, a CSHC gives you a discount on many prescription medications.Bulk bill health appointments:
Bulk billing can save you a lot of money on visits to your GP but be aware that this is at the discretion of individual practices, so your doctor might not offer this benefit.
Depending on where you live in Australia, having a CSHC means you may also receive assistance with the following:
- Electricity and gas bills
- Property and water rates
- Health care costs, including ambulance, dental, and eye care
- Public transport fare
Aged Care Assessment Program supported by the Commonwealth government. Click here for more information.
Under the aged care program, a range of benefits are available for people who are in need of care including home care, modification of your toilet and wheelchairs, access to your abode, cleaners, and nurses to look after seniors who are unable to do their daily needs.