Income Apportionment Resolution Scheme
If you have a debt which may be affected by income apportionment, you can apply for the Income Apportionment Resolution Scheme.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Income Stream Reviews
Each financial year we review certain types of income streams. We do this to ensure we assess your payments and concession cards correctly.
Benefits of Special Disability Trusts
If you have a Special Disability Trust you may get a gifting concession and assets test assessment exemption.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Finland
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with Finland may cover some of your medical costs in the Finnish public health system.
When you hold a temporary visa and travel overseas if you get Child Care Subsidy
You can’t get Child Care Subsidy overseas for any reason when you hold most temporary protection type visas.
Who can get an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
You can get an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card if you meet certain criteria.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Italy
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with Italy may cover some of your medical costs in the Italian public health system.
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.