When you apply for your Seniors Card, you will automatically get a Seniors Myki Travel Card. 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.
What does a Commonwealth Seniors health Card entitle you to in Victoria?
With a CSHC you may get benefits such as: cheaper medicine under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. bulk billed doctor visits – this is up to your doctor. a refund for medical costs when you reach the Medicare Safety Net.
What are the benefits of a Seniors Card in Victoria?
Victorian Seniors Card travel savings
- a free Seniors myki for accessing concession fares on public transport Victoria at all times.
- free travel within two consecutive zones on Saturdays and Sundays.
- free off-peak travel vouchers each year for travel in Victoria.
What are the benefits of a Seniors Card in Australia?
If you have a Seniors Card, you are eligible for free or concession public transport, and all card holders can take advantage of discounts and services from businesses via our Discount Directory. Look out for the ‘Seniors Card Welcome Here’ logo or ask for Seniors Card discounts when you are shopping.
Can I use WA Seniors Card in Victoria?
The National Seniors Transport Scheme provides Seniors Card members with concessions on transport throughout Australia. You can use your WA Seniors Card to receive a concession on public transport throughout Australia.
What can I claim on a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?
The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card provides you with access to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, certain Medicare services and specific rail travel at a cheaper rate.
Do pensioners get a discount on rates in Victoria?
How much is the pensioner concession? For 2022-23 the Victorian Government rebate is 50 per cent of the current year rates to a maximum of $253. City of Melbourne grants an additional 25 per cent to a maximum of $253.
Does Woolworths in Victoria give seniors discount?
Victorian Seniors Card, Seniors Business Discount Card and Carer Card holders can access a new way to save on the essentials with 5% off Woolworths WISH Gift Cards.
Are there any extra benefits for senior citizens?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSI is a federal government program that provides a monthly cash benefit for the elderly (age 65 and over), blind, or disabled of any age who have extremely low income and very few resources.
Do pensioners get free train travel in Victoria?
Each year, Centrelink issues Victorian pensioners with a Victorian pensioner free travel voucher. These are sent in the mail. The voucher can be exchanged for a single day pass for metropolitan Melbourne or a return V/Line journey (within Victoria).
Can I use my Seniors Card at Woolworths?
NSW seniors could save on average $200 a year on groceries by using Woolworths WISH eGift cards bought on the Seniors Card website. The eGift cards can be used at Woolworths Group stores, including supermarkets and Big W.
What am I entitled to when I turn 60 in Australia?
The benefits of reaching your 60s in Australia
- Seniors Card. Every Australian state and territory operates a Seniors Card scheme offering discounts on transport and other services from participating businesses.
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
- Pensioner Concession Card.
- Don’t forget your pension arrangements.
Does Coles accept Seniors Card?
Entry to stores will be granted with a relevant government-issued Companion or Carer Card, disability permit, Pensioner Concession Card and Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. View the Woolworths website and the Coles website for the latest information and to find a participating store near you.
Can I use NSW Seniors Card in Victoria?
Can I use my NSW Seniors Card interstate? Yes. Members are entitled to public transport concession fares in other states and territories. (See the Seniors Card website for the state/territory you’re visiting for details on how to access concessions there.)
Is Seniors Card Australia wide?
The NSW Seniors Card gives you access to the Gold Opal Card transport concessions and public transport concessions Australia-wide.
How do I get an over 50 Seniors Card in Victoria?
You can apply online for free using our easy Online form
Or application forms for a Victorian Seniors Card are available from your local library, however applications for the Seniors Business Discount Card can only be made using the online form.
What are the benefits of the Commonwealth Health Care Card?
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
- Cost of Living Concession. Helps people on low or fixed incomes with household costs such as council rates, electricity or medical bills.
- Emergency Services Levy.
- Energy.
- Funeral AssistanceSA.
- Medical heating and cooling.
- Residential parks scheme.
What assets are deemed for Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?
The main types of financial assets are: savings accounts and term deposits. managed investments, loans and debentures. listed shares and securities.
What is the threshold for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?
The CSHC income threshold is set to increase from $57,761 for singles, $92,416 for couples, and $115,522 for separated couples (separated by illness), to $90,000 for singles, $144,000 for couples, and $180,000 for couples separated by illness from 4 November 2022.
Do pensioners pay less for electricity?
So, although pensioners don’t, as a rule, get a discount on their energy bills, there are measures in place to bring those bills down. The surest measure of all, of course, is to make sure that you’re already on the best value tariff for your circumstances.
What can I get free as a pensioner?
Here are some of the benefits for pensioners and older people for which you may be eligible.
Pension Credit
- Free TV Licence.
- Council tax reduction.
- Housing benefit – for those who pay rent.
- Cold weather payments.