Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting New Zealand
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with New Zealand may cover some of your medical costs in the New Zealand public health system.
When and where to find mobile service centres
Our mobile service centres (MSCs) travel around Australia, stopping to provide services in rural and regional communities.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Carer Allowance rules for the person you care for
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Centrelink online account help - Update your banking details
Instructions on how to update your banking details, including cash, cheques, loans, savings, deeming accounts and term deposit accounts.
How much Mobility Allowance you can get
You can get a standard rate or higher rate of Mobility Allowance depending on your circumstances.
Aged care calculation of your cost of care if you get an income support payment
We may have your financial details if you get a relevant income support payment from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
When you leave Australia if you get Age Pension
Your Age Pension may change when you leave Australia depending on your situation.