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.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
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.
Work Bonus if you don’t work
If you don’t work you still accrue a bonus.
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.
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.
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.
When you leave Australia if you get Age Pension
Your Age Pension may change when you leave Australia depending on your situation.
Repay your loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You can repay the loan you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme in part or full at any time.
Renewing or replacing a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
If you're eligible for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, we renew your card before it expires. We can also replace a lost or stolen card.