With a CSHC you may get benefits such as:
- cheaper medicine under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
- bulk billed doctor visits - this is up to your doctor
- a refund for medical costs when you reach the Medicare Safety Net.
Other benefits
Your state or territory government and local council may lower any of these expenses:
- electricity and gas bills
- property and water rates
- health care costs, including ambulance, dental and eye care
- public transport fare.
You may need to show either your:
- Medicare card to get Medicare services
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card to get other benefits.