Does the Low Income Health Care Card have payment rates and what support does it provide?

11 Oct 2026, 21:59
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Does the Low Income Health Care Card have payment rates and what support does it provide?

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The Low Income Health Care Card is not a Centrelink payment, so it does not have a payment rate or fortnightly amount. If approved by Services Australia, it can help reduce the cost of PBS medicines and may provide access to other concessions, depending on your state or territory and the provider. Eligibility is generally assessed using your income over a set period, with limits that can change and depend on your circumstances. Check the current income test and concessions at servicesaustralia.gov.au before applying.

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