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James Coyle
James has over 35 years experience in financial services with particular expertise in two of the key components of retirement finance - Superannuation and the Age Pension. He is passionate about providing the guidance and support that can help older Australians enjoy their best possible retirement. He lives in regional Victoria surrounded by dogs and chooks.
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You did not explain the financial benifits of each card
So you did not explain which card is suitable to anybody,
If I got knocked back for the pension am I eligible for a Commonwealth Health Card?
Hi Wayne, you may well be able to apply for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you you are not eligible for the Age Pension. The difference is that with the CSHC there is no assets test at all and the income threshold you are allowed to earn is higher. If you do not get approved for the AP you can use our free, online eligibility calculator (HERE) to see if you can apply for a CSHC instead.