What is a DSP concession card?

If you are eligible for the DSP, you will also be entitled to a Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) to help reduce your expenses. The PCC gives you access to a range of discounted medical services funded by the government including cheaper prescription medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

What does a Centrelink Health Care Card entitle you to?

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A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. You may be eligible for other concessions from the Australian Government. Some of these concessions may be available for a dependent child.

Is pension and Health Care Card the same?

Types of concession cards The concession cards that are issued by the Commonwealth Government include: the Pensioner Concession Card (for all pensioners and certain social security allowance recipients under specific conditions); the Health Care Card (generally for social security allowees and low paid workers); and.

Who is entitled to a Health Care Card in Australia?

You can get a Low Income Health Care Card if you’re either: 19 or older. younger than 19 and are independent. younger than 19 and eligible for Family Tax Benefit.

What is the difference between a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and a pensioner concession card?

The bottom line Senior Cards are available from your local state or territory government. If you’re receiving the Age Pension, you’ll be entitled to a Pensioner Concession Card. If you’re not receiving the Age Pension, you may be entitled to a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

What does a Health Care Card cover?

A health care card will general cover the cardholder’s family (cardholder, partner and children). health care costs including PBS medicines, ambulance transportation, dental care and eye care.

What are the benefits of health card?

The health card allows you to avail medical services and use healthcare facilities at government hospitals for discounted prices. It’s a form of insurance coverage that requires a one-time annual payment and saves you expensive medical bills in the long run.

What is a pension card?

The Pensioner Concession Card is your proof of entitlement to concession fares on public transport in NSW. If you are receiving an eligible Centrelink payment, you will automatically receive a Pensioner Concession Card from the Department of Human Services or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

What is the difference between a pensioner concession card and a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?

Can low income earners get a Health Care Card?

Who is eligible for a Health Care Card? Anyone who is on Newstart or a pension from Centrelink is eligible to get a Health Care Card. As a student you may also be eligible if you are a “low income earner”. This means about $570 per week over an 8 week period.

What is the threshold for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?

To meet the income test, from 20 September 2021, you must earn no more than the following: $57,761 a year if you’re single. $92,416 a year for couples. $115,522 a year for couples separated by illness, respite care or prison.

What do you need to know about Disability Support Pension?

If you have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that stops you from working for 15 hours or more per week, you may be eligible for the Disability Support Pension (DSP). As with many Centrelink payments for people with chronic illness, you will need medical evidence from your treating health professionals.

What happens to my pension if I stop DSP?

If your DSP stops, you may still get your Pensioner Concession Card. due to your employment income, you get a nil payment period of DSP. You may also still get your Pensioner Concession Card if your partner’s employment income reduces your DSP to a nil payment period. This can apply for up to 12 weeks.

Do you have to apply for pensioner Concession card?

You don’t need to apply for a Pensioner Concession Card. We’ll send you one if you’re eligible. You can get a card if for more than 9 months you’ve been getting any of the following payments: Widow Allowance. You may also get a card if you have a partial capacity to work and you’re getting any of the following payments:

How to apply for a low income health care card?

The Low Income Health Care Card gives low income earners access to cheaper prescription medicines and various concessions from government and private organisations. If you are below pension-age, you can contact the Department of Human Services on 13 24 90 for information about eligibility and how to apply.