347 age pension updates, deeming rises, concession cards & the work bonus explained

Due to popular demand, Justin Bott from Services Australia returns to the show to chat with Glen about the major Centrelink changes, a 101 on concession cards + the work bonus. They talk about:

👉 indexation changes to pensions - what increased

👉🏼 how the assets test and income test actually work

👉🏽 what is deeming

👉🏾 the new deeming rates

👉🏿 benefits of deeming

👉🏻 Commonwealth Seniors Health Card - who’s eligible + the benefits

👉 Medicare safety net tips

👉🏼 applying for a commonwealth seniors health card

👉🏾 Seniors Card & Pensioner Concession card eligibility + benefits

👉🏿 Low Income Health Care card eligibility + benefits

👉🏻 the work bonus explained

👉 work bonus case study example

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