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How do I Qualify for a Telephone Allowance?

You qualify for basic rate Telephone Allowance if you:

• have a Pensioner Concession Card or a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, and
• have a telephone connected in your own or your partner's name, and
• meet residence requirements.

You qualify for higher rate Telephone Allowance if you:

• meet the above conditions, and
• are receiving an income support payment and are of Age Pension age, or
• are receiving Disability Support Pension, or
• are receiving Carer Payment, or
• are the holder of a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, and
• have a home internet service connected in your or your partner’s name.

For more information, go to Factors that Affect Payments and Eligibility.