How to claim a Low Income Health Care Card
Complete the following steps to claim a Low Income Health Care Card. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
How to get your Centrelink payment summary
You can use a self service option to get your payment summary.
Scams and identity theft
Protect yourself against scams. Learn what to do if you’re the victim of a scam or identity theft, including if your details are exposed in a data breach.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Business details form (MOD F)
Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.
Who can get Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
You must meet eligibility rules to get Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).
Centrelink online account help - Travelling outside of Australia
Instructions on how to tell us about your overseas travel using your Centrelink online account.
Centrelink or aged care representative to act for you
You can ask someone to act for you as your authorised Centrelink or aged care representative.