Some self-funded retirees may be eligible for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

By Noel Whittaker
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:51am, first published June 12 2020 - 7:00pm

The federal government has introduced a wide range of stimulus measures in the aftermath of COVID-19, but one group that appears to be overlooked is self-funded retirees. However, if they know the way the system works, there is still one strategy that may be well worth pursuing. That is to apply for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC).

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