What is the Low Income Health Care Card and how do I apply for it?

30 Oct 2026, 11:59
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What is the Low Income Health Care Card and how do I apply for it?

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The Low Income Health Care Card can help eligible Australians with lower income access cheaper prescription medicines and may provide concessions on health services, depending on the provider and state or territory. Services Australia assesses your income over the relevant period, and you generally do not need to be receiving another Centrelink payment to apply. You can check the current income test and apply through your myGov account linked to Centrelink. Card approval and any additional concessions depend on your circumstances and the relevant provider, so check the details at servicesaustralia.gov.au.

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