Commonwealth Seniors Health Card - Chatswood

About Commonwealth Seniors Health Card - Chatswood

The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is available to people who are Australian residents and of pension age who are not receiving an aged pension. It entitles them to cheaper prescription medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Income limits for qualification of this card exist. Seniors holding a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card should also be eligible for a rebate on their quarterly phone bill. NOTE: The card can also be provided through the Department of Veteran Affairs to Australian, Commonwealth or allied veterans, their partners, or veterans widows/widowers of pension age, who are not receiving a service pension or income support supplement from DVA, and not receiving a pension or benefit from Centrelink. They must also meet the Seniors Health Card Income Test. For further information call 13 23 00 (Centrelink) or visit your local branch. Veterans may also call DVA on 02 9213 7900.