- Death of a loved one
- Most useful information
Executor/Administrator Request for information form (SS524)
Use this form to request information from us regarding a deceased person.
- If you’re a principal carer
- What exemptions may apply for principal carers
Exemptions if you’re a principal carer and a foster or kinship carer
If you’re both a principal carer and a foster or kinship carer, you may be temporarily exempt from your mutual obligation requirements.
- Top payments
- Medicare card
Add someone to a Medicare card
You can update your card when your circumstances change.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
- Assets test
- Asset types
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
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.
- How to report and manage your payment
- Prepare to transfer to Age Pension
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.