How to apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme
Complete the following steps to apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme. Before you start, check if you're eligible.
Advice of death form (SA116)
Use these forms to advise us of the death of an adult or child. We’ll use these details to update records with Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
Supporting documents for Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
We’ll ask you for some documents and information to support your claim for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
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.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Income Stream Reviews
Each financial year we review certain types of income streams. We do this to ensure we assess your payments and concession cards correctly.
Payments you may get in your retirement years
We have payments and services that may support you when you retire.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
Repay your loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You can repay the loan you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme in part or full at any time.
Decide how to claim Age Pension
There are a few options for claiming Age Pension. Before you start you should decide how you want to claim.