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July 1 entitlement changes:

July 1 entitlement changes:

by James Coyle | Jun 27, 2022 | Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

CSHC Eligibility Update During the recent Federal Election campaign both the Liberal National Party Coalition and the Labor Party promised to widen the eligibility of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC). The increased thresholds will allow an extra...
Your retirement experience – what you told us

Your retirement experience – what you told us

by James Coyle | Jun 6, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

When lack of confidence costs you money When it comes to retirement income, there is no better way to learn what retirees want and need than to ask them directly. And this is exactly what Retirement Essentials did in a recent survey designed to better understand how...
CSHC thresholds to rise

CSHC thresholds to rise

by James Coyle | May 5, 2022 | Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, Planning for Retirement

Big win for 50,000 retirees In a surprise announcement last week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison shared an expansion of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) for 50,000 self-funded retirees over the next four years. This will be done by increasing eligibility for...
How this discount card saved hundreds – in just six weeks

How this discount card saved hundreds – in just six weeks

by James Coyle | Apr 22, 2022 | Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Many people associate Centrelink with Age Pension needs and payments. But it is also the agency which issues and manages the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC). Another little known fact is that only 20% of those who might be eligible for this card (Australia’s...
Angry pensioners speak out

Angry pensioners speak out

by James Coyle | Apr 22, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Are retirees doing it tougher? As you are well aware, Election 2022 is underway. Claims, counter claims, promises and allegations are flying thick and fast. And during the past two weeks we have seen two older men (Ray from Newcastle and Fred from the Hunter Valley)...
Budget 2022 – What is in it for older Australians

Budget 2022 – What is in it for older Australians

by James Coyle | Mar 30, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, Retirement Income

Budget 2022 for older Australians After weeks of leaks and speculation, the Treasurer presented the Federal Budget 2022-23 in parliament last night. There are wins and losses for older Australians in this year’s budget. Here is our summary of what you need to know and...
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