Income test for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You must meet an income test to get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
How much Age Pension you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Age Pension you get.
Residence rules for Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.
Assets test for Age Pension
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Age Pension. It also affects how much you'll get.
Income test for Age Pension
Your income can reduce how much Age Pension we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Age Pension.
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.
Who can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you meet certain criteria.
Who can get Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must be Age Pension age and meet some other rules.
Who can get a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You must meet certain requirements to be eligible for a Home Equity Access Scheme loan.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.