To get this card you must meet all these conditions:
- be Age Pension age or older
- meet residence rules
- not be getting an income support payment from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- give us a Tax File Number or be exempt from doing so
- meet identity requirements
- meet the income test.
Find out the full conditions about who can get it.
The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card has changed to a laminated card. If you get a new, renewal or replacement card sent to you, it may be either the new laminated card or the older style. Both are a valid proof of concession. The laminated card may seem brighter than the older style card.
If you need help to manage your Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, call the Centrelink older Australians line.
Contact numbers available on this page.
Centrelink older Australians line
Use this line if you’re an older Australian and need help with your Age Pension, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, Pensioner Concession Card or another service.
There are other ways you may want to contact us.