Changes to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card eligibility

01 Sep 2022

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Information for advice professionals only.

There is a Bill before parliament to increase the income thresholds for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card eligibility, making it available to more Australians. In this podcast we look at what these changes are, how to qualify, and the potential benefits the Card offers.

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