Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

A concession card to get cheaper health care and some discounts if you’ve reached Age Pension age.

To get this card you must meet all these conditions:

  • be Age Pension age or older
  • meet residence rules
  • not be getting an income support payment from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
  • give us a Tax File Number or be exempt from doing so
  • meet identity requirements
  • meet the income test.

Find out the full conditions about who can get it.

The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card has changed to a laminated card. If you get a new, renewal or replacement card sent to you, it may be either the new laminated card or the older style. Both are a valid proof of concession. The laminated card may seem brighter than the older style card.

Page last updated: 1 December 2025.
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