Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
What we pay Fares Allowance for
If you’re eligible, you can get Fares Allowance for the following situations.
Benefits of a Pensioner Concession Card
With a Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) you can get cheaper medicine, bulk billed doctor visits and help with hearing services.
myGov text message link scams
If you get a text message from myGov with a link to click on, it‘s a scam.
How a Work Bonus works
The Work Bonus reduces the amount of your eligible income that is calculated in the income test. This helps us work out your rate of payment.
Interest rate for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
We charge an annual interest rate of 3.95% that compounds each fortnight on the Home Equity Access Scheme loan balance.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from New Zealand
If you’re visiting Australia from New Zealand, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Age component for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
Your age will help decide how much you can get under the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Work Bonus if you don’t work
If you don’t work you still accrue a bonus.