Changes to Centrelink medical exemption time limits for job seekers
From 1 January 2025, if you’re getting a certain payment from us and have a temporary incapacity, your medical exemption could last up to 24 months.
Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)
Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
When we pre-fill your information
There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill into reports for you.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
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.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.