Benefits of a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can get cheaper medical expenses with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC).
Supporting documents for Age Pension
When claiming Age Pension, we’ll ask you for some supporting documents to support your claim for Age Pension.
Income test for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You must meet an income test to get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
How much Age Pension you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Age Pension you get.
Who can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you meet certain criteria.
Residence rules for Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.
Assets test for Age Pension
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Age Pension. It also affects how much you'll get.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Travel outside Australia rules for Age Pension
There are rules about when you can get Age Pension when you travel outside Australia.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Age Pension
When you get Age Pension, you may need to tell us if you’re leaving Australia.