Commonwealth Seniors Health Card: How to apply
A government concession card to get cheaper health care can make a big difference to your retirement budget – and it’s not just for those on the Age Pension.
Seniors concessions and services
The following are key articles about seniors concessions and services:
Set out below are the latest articles that relate to seniors concessions and services.
Your simple guide to the WA Seniors Card
Everyone loves a bargain, but many older West Australians forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their WA Seniors Card.
Your simple guide to the VIC Seniors Card
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many Victorians forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their Victoria Seniors Card.
Your simple guide to the TAS Seniors Card
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many Tasmanians forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their Tasmania Seniors Card.
Your simple guide to the SA Seniors Card
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many people in South Australia forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their SA Seniors Card.
Your simple guide to the QLD Seniors Card
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many Queenslanders forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their QLD Seniors Card, Seniors Card+go or Seniors Business Discount Card.
Your simple guide to the NT Seniors Card
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many people in the Northern Territory forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their NT Seniors Card.
Your simple guide to the NSW Seniors Card
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many people in NSW forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their NSW Seniors Card or Seniors Savers Card.
Your simple guide to the ACT Seniors Card
Everyone loves a bargain, but many older people in the ACT forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – the ACT Seniors Card.
Your simple guide to state Seniors Cards: How they can save you money
Seniors Cards issued by your state or territory provide valuable government concessions and business discounts, so ensure you apply as you approach retirement.
Centrelink Q&As: Super pensions and the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC)
Sheena Stow-Smith from PensionHelp answers reader questions about super pensions and how they impact the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
What’s the Carer Allowance and am I eligible?
If you’re retired and caring for an ill or frail partner or family member, the government’s Carer Allowance can provide some useful extra income.
What concession cards are available for seniors and pensioners?
A world of potential concessions and discounts opens up once you hit your 60s, even if you are not eligible for the Age Pension. We explain who gets what.
What is the Medicare Safety Net?
The Medicare Safety Net is a Department of Human Services benefit that provides a higher subsidy for the cost of out-of-hospital doctor’s visits than the standard Medicare rebate.
What government services are available for older Australians?
If you are retired or planning to do so in the near future it’s worth taking some time to check out the wide range of services, concessions and discounts available for older Australians.
