The income test to qualify for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) will increase to $90,000 a year for singles (up from $57,761) and
to $144,000 a year for couples (up from $92,416).
Unlike the aged pension the CSHC does not include an asset test, but it does use some of your assets to estimate your income (deemed
income).
To be eligible for the card you must:
A CSHC may provide you with benefits such as
Other benefits, depending on your provider and your location, may include lowering any of these expenses:
The legislation to increase the income limits for the CSHC has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent on 28 October. The new limits commence seven days after the Bill receives Royal Assent.
For more information visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/commonwealth-seniors-health-card
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