Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS): A Federal Government plan that subsidises selected pharmaceuticals for all Australians, and also provides concessional prices on medication for those receiving social security payments, and for most senior Australians.

Set out below are SuperGuide articles explaining Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Are you eligible for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?

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The question is a popular one among prospective retirees, and the answer can be best explained by dividing the question into four parts: What is the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC)? Who is eligible for the CSHC? What year of income does Centrelink use when testing for CSHC … [Read more...]

Concession cards: Am I eligible and what entitlements can I expect?

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At SuperGuide, we receive many questions from readers asking about the concession cards available for older Australians, in particular, the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC), the Pensioner Concession Card, and sometimes the Low Income Health Card. If you're entitled to hold one of these … [Read more...]

Commonwealth Seniors Health Card: Am I eligible if I live in a commonwealth country?

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Q: Could you tell me if the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is available to Commonwealth Seniors? If not, why is the term Commonwealth used? We are UK seniors resident in the UK, but are house owners in WA and spend three to six months each year in WA on a tourist visa. A: You ask an excellent … [Read more...]