Financial hardship assistance eligibility for aged care cost of care
Not everyone can get financial hardship assistance to help with aged care costs. What we cover depends on your situation.
Who can get Nth Qld Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to February 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
You must meet eligibility rules to get Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Separation details form (MOD S)
Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Claim for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card form (SA296)
Use this form to claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you are age pension age.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.