Acting arrangements for Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or child support
You can act for someone or ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support.
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.
What details you can view and update using your Centrelink online account
You can view, update or add information using your online account.
Directors fees
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
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.
Supporting documents for Disability Support Pension
We’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim for Disability Support Pension.
What the Parental income test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We use the parental income test to assess your parents’ or guardians’ income for Youth Allowance. It’s part of the parental means test.
What happens when your child turns 15
When your child turns 15, there are some changes for your and your child’s Medicare cards.
Repayments due to lump sum compensation
When you get a compensation lump sum, you may need to repay us a charge for your income support payments.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.