How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Income test for the Low Income Health Care Card
To get a Low Income Health Care Card your income must be under the limit.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.
Low Income Health Care Card
A concession card to get cheaper health care and some discounts if you’re on a low income.
Digital card
Have your concession or health care card with you everywhere you take your smart mobile device.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Early release of superannuation
You can access your superannuation (super) early in limited circumstances. This includes if you’re in severe financial hardship.
If you need evidence of severe financial hardship for early release of superannuation
To access your super early, you need to meet some requirements. You may need to provide evidence.
Centrelink online account help - Update or suspend a current Centrepay deduction
How to use your Centrelink online account to update or suspend a current Centrepay deduction.
What happens when you’re overpaid by Centrelink
Understand what happens when you’re overpaid and what you need to do if you have a debt.