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How do I claim a Low Income Health Care Card?

• What information do I need to make a claim?
• What forms do I need to complete?
• Are there any other forms that need to be completed?
• How do I find out more?

What information do I need to make a claim?

You will need to provide proof of identity. You may also be asked to provide proof of your income and, depending on your circumstances, your partner's income. For more information, go to Factors Affecting Payments and Eligibility. If you have any questions, telephone Centrelink on 13 2490 or visit your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre.

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What forms do I need to complete?

To make choosing a claim form that best suits your personal circumstances easy, there are a few steps to follow:

Step 1

Download the Health Care Card Claim.

• Go to the Claim for a Health Care Card

Step 2

Print and complete your downloaded claim forms with your personal details. You may need to download and complete some of the below additional forms that have been identified when completing your claim form. Return your completed forms to your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre.

These forms are current at time of publishing. To ensure that you are using the latest versions please check this page regularly. For help with downloading our forms go to PDF Hints.

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Are there any other forms that need to be completed?

So that your claim can be accurately assessed based on your (or your partner's) personal circumstances, you may need to download and complete some of the following additional forms.

Information about compensation you are receiving, are about to receive, or have already received:

• Go to the Compensation and damages form

Information about self-employment or your involvement in a business:

• Go to the Business details form

Information about your involvement in a private company:

• Go to the Private company details form

Information about your involvement in a private trust:

• Go to the Private Trust details form

Information about the home, property or any real estate you own or are involved in:

• Go to the Real Estate details form

To authorise a person to act on your behalf when dealing with Centrelink, or who can receive your payments, go to the someone to deal with Centrelink for you section of our website.

These forms are current at time of publishing. To ensure that you are using the latest versions please check this page regularly. For help with downloading our forms go to PDF Hints.

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How do I find out more?

For more information or to ask for help, you can:

• Visit the Low Income Health Care Card page
• Make a Claim online
• Telephone Centrelink on your main Services and Payments Telephone Number
• Visit your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre.

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