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Concession and Health Care Cards:

Centrelink issues three types of concession and health care cards which provide a range of benefits to cardholders.

  • For low income earners, you may be able to get a Health Care Card to help with the cost of medicines and a limited number of concessions.
  • For low income earners (receiving selected payments), you may be able to get a Pensioner Concession Card to help with the cost of medicines and a range of concessions.
  • For people who are of Age Pension age but do not qualify for the pension, you may be able to get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

You must meet residence requirements to get a concession card.

All three cards entitle you to reduced cost medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). A Health Care Card and Pensioner Concession card also entitle you to a range of additional subsidies including health, transport and educational concessions. These concessions may vary from state to state.

Lost Cards

If you lose or misplace your card, you should contact Centrelink to organise a new card to be sent to you. They cannot be issued over the counter. Until a replacement card is sent to you, a Confirmation of Concession Card Entitlement form, valid for 2 weeks, can be issued over the counter. This is done if you are entitled to a card and have an urgent need for a particular concession. Please note this form may not be accepted for some transport concessions.

Where can I find more information ?

For more information about eligibility and what concessions are available, please choose the card type below.

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