What does a Health Care Card entitle you to in Victoria?

With your card you can get: cheaper medicine under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. bulk billed doctor visits – this is up to your doctor. a bigger refund for medical costs when you reach the Medicare Safety Net.

What can I use a Health Care Card for?

A Health Care Card entitles you to cheaper prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme….State and territory governments and local councils may also offer concessions for costs such as:

  • energy and electricity.
  • healthcare, including ambulance, dental and eye care.
  • public transport.
  • rates.

Who qualifies for concession in Victoria?

Who can apply for the concession? An electricity account holder whose annual electricity costs are above $2,948.00 and who holds one of the following eligible concession cards: Pensioner Concession Card • Health Care Card • Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card. 17.5% of electricity usage and service costs.

What does a pensioner concession card entitle you to in Victoria?

The cards give you a 50% discount on public transport in Victoria, along with free travel vouchers each year. You can also get some free travel on weekends and during the Victorian Seniors Festival. To find out more, visit PTV’s website or call PTV on 1800 800 007.

Is concession card and Health Care Card the same?

A concession card to get cheaper medicines and some discounts if you get a payment from us. You may get a Health Care Card if you get specific payments or supplements from us. You’ll get it if you’re on the maximum rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A.

What are the benefits of a Victorian Seniors Card?

Only Victorian Seniors Card holders are eligible for public transport concessions and Seniors fares….Benefits:

  • Business discounts.
  • Concession public transport fares.
  • Free weekend travel in any two consecutive zones.
  • Free seniors myki.
  • Free off-peak travel vouchers.
  • Exemption from Fishing Licence in Victorian Waters.

What age is considered concession?

This concession card applies to full time NSW/ACT secondary school students who are aged 16 years and older. It is also valid for mature secondary students aged 19 years and older. Students who fall outside of these brackets may still be entitled to apply for travel concessions.

Who is entitled to a Centrelink concession card?

If you’re 60 or older. You can get a card if for more than 9 months you’ve been getting any of the following payments: JobSeeker Payment. Parenting Payment partnered.

What is the difference between Pensioner concession card and Health Care Card?

Types of concession cards The concession cards that are issued by the Commonwealth Government include: the Pensioner Concession Card (for all pensioners and certain social security allowance recipients under specific conditions); the Health Care Card (generally for social security allowees and low paid workers); and.

Who is eligible for the $250 Centrelink payment?

To get the $250 one-off payment, you must be a Centrelink or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) customer. You were living in Australia on 29 March and either: getting an eligible payment. have an eligible concession card.

Who is eligible for concession card in Australia?

60 or older
If you’re 60 or older. You can get a card if for more than 9 months you’ve been getting any of the following payments: JobSeeker Payment. Parenting Payment partnered.

What discounts can you get with a Seniors Card in Victoria?

All card holders can obtain discounts from over 4,000 participating businesses in Victoria….Benefits:

  • Business discounts.
  • Concession public transport fares.
  • Free weekend travel in any two consecutive zones.
  • Free seniors myki.
  • Free off-peak travel vouchers.
  • Exemption from Fishing Licence in Victorian Waters.