What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
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.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Claim for a Health Care Card form (SS050)
Use this form to claim a Low Income Health Care Card or a Health Care Card for a foster child.
How to apply for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
Complete the following steps to apply for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).
Continence Aids Payment Scheme
A yearly non-taxable payment to cover some of the cost of products that help you manage incontinence.
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.
Transitional rate of pension
The transitional rate started in 2009. It's for pensioners who would get a lower pension rate if we used the new income test.