What are the eligibility rules for a Low Income Health Care Card?

10 Sept 2026, 10:30
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What are the eligibility rules for a Low Income Health Care Card?

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You may be eligible if you meet the residence rules and your and your partner’s income is under the applicable limit for the eight-week period before you claim. The limits depend on your circumstances and are regularly updated, and Services Australia generally assesses income rather than your assets for this card. You may not qualify if you already hold certain concession cards or receive some payments with similar concessions. Check the current rules and income limits on servicesaustralia.gov.au and apply through myGov or contact Centrelink, which makes the final decision.

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