What is the Medicare Safety Net and am I eligible?
The government subsidises some of the out-of-pocket medical costs for eligible retirees and families, so it pays to know what’s available.
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The government subsidises some of the out-of-pocket medical costs for eligible retirees and families, so it pays to know what’s available.
Providing full-time care usually means you can’t work to earn an income, but you may qualify to receive a Carer Payment instead, so check what is on offer.
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.
Even if you aren’t eligible for the Age Pension, there are a variety of valuable concession and healthcare cards available, depending on your age, income and location.
A government concession card to get cheaper healthcare can make a big difference to your retirement budget – and you don’t need to be on the Age Pension to qualify.
Karen Hunt from My Pension Manager answers reader questions about eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, and tips on completing forms.
With the cost of living on the rise, it’s worth making the most of the government discounts and services for older Australians in your state or territory.
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.
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 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 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 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 Victorians forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their Victoria 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.
Sheena Stow-Smith from PensionHelp answers reader questions about super pensions and how they impact the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
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