Claim for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card form (SA296)
Use this form to claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you are age pension age.
Benefits of a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can get cheaper medical expenses with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC).
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.
Income test for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You must meet an income test to get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
Pensions are increasing from 20 March 2023
The payment rates for Age Pension, Carer Payment and Disability Support Pension are increasing from 20 March 2023.
Who can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you meet certain criteria.
Who can get the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).
Services in a crisis
We can help you if you're going through family and domestic violence or extreme circumstances.
Someone to deal with us on your behalf
You can have an authorised representative to deal with us on your behalf. You can authorise them to enquire, update, act or get payments for you.
How to get a digital Medicare card
You can use a digital copy of your Medicare card as soon as you enrol.