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.
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When you retire there is bound to be a tighter focus on living within your means, even if you are comfortably well off.
With bills to pay and increasing health care costs for many retirees, any discounts or rebates are always welcome. And with cheap travel and bargains on products and services on offer, what’s not to love?
The good news is you don’t necessarily need to be on the Age Pension to qualify for some handy concessions. You may not even have to be fully retired.
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.
Everyone loves a bargain, but many older West Australians forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their WA 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seniors Cards issued by your state or territory provide valuable government concessions and business discounts, so ensure you apply as you approach retirement.
Sheena Stow-Smith from PensionHelp answers reader questions about super pensions and how they impact the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
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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.
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