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Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Explained

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Ever wondered how the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card works and how you qualify? In this episode, host Kane Everingham sits down with Justin Bott from Services Australia to break down everything you need to know – from how to qualify, to the savings it can unlock on medical and other everyday expenses. Tune in to learn: 00:00 🎙️ What is the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and who can get it? Justin explains the key eligibility requirements, including age and income thresholds. 03:30 💊 What benefits does it provide? From cheaper prescription medicines to potential savings on bulk billing and state-level concessions. 06:30 📱 How to apply and access your card - Online, on your phone, or via paper – choose the method that suits you best. 08:00 🧾 Other concession cards and bonus tips - Learn about other card types like the Low Income Health Care Card and how to claim backdated prescription savings. For more info or to apply, visit servicesaustralia.gov.au or your state seniors website. 🎧 Subscribe now for more simple, practical tips to make the most of your retirement with Super Insider. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/super-insider/id1419853388 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1aXYHWZUkfaboTw5hJUnxO LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE About Services Australia https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU MAY ALSO LIKE  Age Pension Expert Q&A - rules, common mistakes and how to qualify https://www.australianretirementtrust.com.au/learn/super-insider-podcast/ep-34 The secrets to a happy retirement with Professor Joanne Earl https://www.australianretirementtrust.com.au/learn/super-insider-podcast/ep-35 🌟 LIKED THE EPISODE? HELP US SPREAD THE WORD    👍 Click the thumbs up and give your feedback by leaving a comment.     🔔Subscribe and hit the notification bell to get the latest episodes.    💝 Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it. CREDITS      Kane Everingham, Australian Retirement Trust, Education Team Leader Justin Bott, Services Australia, Community Information Officer The opinions and comments shared by people in this podcast are theirs alone, and they’re not necessarily shared by the Trustee. It uses information that’s accurate at the time of publishing. This is general information only. It’s not based on your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. So, think about those things and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination at art.com.au/pds before you make any decision about our products. And if you’re still not sure, talk with a financial adviser. We issue this information and all Australian Retirement Trust products. When we say ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘the Trustee’, we mean Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd (ABN 88 010 720 840, AFSL 228975), trustee of Australian Retirement Trust (ABN 60 905 115 063). Any advice given is by representatives of Sunsuper Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 087 154 818, AFSL 227867), wholly owned by the Trustee. As representatives, they may recommend ART products from time to time. So read the relevant Financial Service Guide at art.com.au/fsg. Any information given by the guest speakers is provided as general information only and not financial advice.

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Ever wondered how the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card works and how you qualify? In this episode, host Kane Everingham sits down with Justin Bott from Services Australia to break down everything you need to know – from how to qualify, to the savings it can unlock on medical and other everyday expenses. Tune in to learn: 00:00 🎙️ What is the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and who can get it? Justin explains the key eligibility requirements, including age and income thresholds. 03:30 💊 What benefits does it provide? From cheaper prescription medicines to potential savings on bulk billing and state-level concessions. 06:30 📱 How to apply and access your card - Online, on your phone, or via paper – choose the method that suits you best. 08:00 🧾 Other concession cards and bonus tips - Learn about other card types like the Low Income Health Care Card and how to claim backdated prescription savings. For more info or to apply, visit servicesaustralia.gov.au or your state seniors website. 🎧 Subscribe now for more simple, practical tips to make the most of your retirement with Super Insider. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/super-insider/id1419853388 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1aXYHWZUkfaboTw5hJUnxO LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE About Services Australia https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU MAY ALSO LIKE  Age Pension Expert Q&A - rules, common mistakes and how to qualify https://www.australianretirementtrust.com.au/learn/super-insider-podcast/ep-34 The secrets to a happy retirement with Professor Joanne Earl https://www.australianretirementtrust.com.au/learn/super-insider-podcast/ep-35 🌟 LIKED THE EPISODE? HELP US SPREAD THE WORD    👍 Click the thumbs up and give your feedback by leaving a comment.     🔔Subscribe and hit the notification bell to get the latest episodes.    💝 Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it. CREDITS      Kane Everingham, Australian Retirement Trust, Education Team Leader Justin Bott, Services Australia, Community Information Officer The opinions and comments shared by people in this podcast are theirs alone, and they’re not necessarily shared by the Trustee. It uses information that’s accurate at the time of publishing. This is general information only. It’s not based on your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. So, think about those things and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination at art.com.au/pds before you make any decision about our products. And if you’re still not sure, talk with a financial adviser. We issue this information and all Australian Retirement Trust products. When we say ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘the Trustee’, we mean Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd (ABN 88 010 720 840, AFSL 228975), trustee of Australian Retirement Trust (ABN 60 905 115 063). Any advice given is by representatives of Sunsuper Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 087 154 818, AFSL 227867), wholly owned by the Trustee. As representatives, they may recommend ART products from time to time. So read the relevant Financial Service Guide at art.com.au/fsg. Any information given by the guest speakers is provided as general information only and not financial advice.

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