Who can get Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must be Age Pension age and meet some other rules.
Age Pension
The main income support payment for people who have reached Age Pension age.
How much Age Pension you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Age Pension you get.
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
A concession card to get cheaper health care and some discounts if you’ve reached Age Pension age.
Who can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you meet certain criteria.
Income test for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You must meet an income test to get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
How to claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card once you’re Age Pension age. Complete the following steps to claim. Before you start, check if you can get it.
How to claim Age Pension
Complete the following steps to claim Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Self service
You can do most of your Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support business with us online or by phone self service.