- Asset types
- Granny flat interest
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
- Top payments
- Centrepay
Centrepay has changed
We’ve updated Centrepay so it works better for you. You can use Centrepay to pay for goods and services from approved businesses.
- Asset types
- Gifting
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
- Asset types
- Gifting
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
- Youth Allowance
- Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
How to claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices. Before you start, check if you can get it.
- Seeking medical help
- Most useful information
Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)
Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.