Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Q: Your recent column about defined benefit Public Sector Super (PSS) pensions and the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC ...

We were advised by Centrelink to apply for both a Low Income Health Care Card and the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC). We qualified for both cards and now hold them. However, we are at a ...

Q: How difficult is it to qualify for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and is it worth it? The income test appears rather complicated, especially as I have a defined benefit pension ...

Thousands of older Australians will reportedly have access to cheaper medications following a relaxation of income tests as the seniors health card bill comes into effect from Friday. The income ...

The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) is a concession card that is available to individuals of age pension age who do not qualify for the age pension due to their level of income or assets.

I am 71 and want to find out whether I have the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card illegally. I have had the card since 2011 and am a self-funded retiree with a CSS pension of about $11,000 ...

The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is available to people who have reached the pension age but aren't receiving income support. · Source: Getty The CSHC is available to those who have reached the ...

More than a million Australian retirees could be missing out on a substantial financial benefit, with the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card offering savings worth up to $60,000. And the savings ...

A SELF-funded retiree who does not qualify for the age pension may be entitled to receive the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. A A SELF-FUNDED retiree who does not qualify for the age pension may ...

Big savings on medicines and health services, public transport, council and water rates, energy bills and thousands of business discounts are available for those willing to take some time to ...

"Commonwealth Seniors Health Card claims can be complex and processing time frames can vary from person to person," he said. "While a CSHC claim is being processed, people can ask their pharmacist ...

More seniors in the Barton electorate will have access to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card following changes to eligibility thresholds coming into effect this week.