The government-issued Low Income Health treatment Card (LIHCC) gives qualified individuals and families access to less expensive medical treatment and prescription drugs, as well as savings on utilities, public transportation, and other necessities.
It is intended for Australians who meet certain qualifying requirements established by the government and have modest incomes.
Over 2.5 million adults and 761,000 children in Australia are among the more than 3.3 million people who live in relative income poverty, according to the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS).
Benefits of the Low Income Health Care Card
1. lower costs for prescription drugs under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
2. Medicare offers discounts on necessary utilities including gas, water, and electricity bills.
3. Bulk billing for doctor visits and medical services
4. Discounts on the cost of parking and public transportation support for additional medical expenses, such as those for dentistry and optical services
Low Income Health Care Card Eligibility Criteria
 Being resident in Australia, of working age, and older than 16 satisfying the income test, which considers a person’s total income, which includes their salary, wages, and other sources of money passing the asset test, which determines the worth of a person’s possessions, including real estate, investments, and savings You can apply for the Low-Income Health Care Card if you meet the eligibility requirements.
How to Apply For Low Income Health Care Card?
Applying for the Low Income Health Care Card involves several steps, including:
1. Preparation: The easiest way to apply is online, and your correspondence nominee can apply via the online portal on your behalf if you have one.
2. You need to have a Centrelink online account connected to myGov in order to apply online.
3.Your nominee needs to have their own myGov account as well.
4. You will need to create an online account with Centrelink and a myGov account if you do not already have one.
5. To help you respond to the inquiries during the application process, gather your supporting documentation.
6. Before beginning your claim, you might need to provide Centrelink with proof of your identification.
7. Submission: To apply online, go to myGov and log in.
8. Then choose “Make a claim or view claim status,” after selecting it.
9. To finish your claim, select “Concession Cards” and adhere to the instructions.
10. If you are having trouble applying online, call the Youth and Students line at Centrelink. Go in person to a service center.
