Employed or Self-Funded Retirees
In Victoria, there are a number of community-based services that aim to support people who have a chronic illness and/or other disability. Many of these services are means tested and heavily subsidised for those receiving government pensions. Some of these services are exclusively available to concession cardholders. Being employed or self-funded does not necessarily exclude you from various community services. However, there may be an additional cost if you want to access these support options. Find key services and supports that you may be eligible for in the index below. Treatment CostsIf you have a Medicare card you are eligible for rebates and healthcare programs. The links below will take you to more information in the treatment costs section of this Help Finder.
Disability & Aged Care ProgramsIf you don’t have a concession card, you are still eligible for community care programs. However, because these programs are means tested, the rate of your co-contribution is determined according to your income and assets. Generally:
You may still be eligible for a range of entitlements including:
Assistance Schemes You may be eligible for the following assistance schemes. Be aware, means testing may apply:
Financial Planning & Hardship Resolution Planning your finances and resolving debt and hardship are important priorities. Find out more about the range of services and resources that can help in our section on financial planning and hardship resolution. Advocacy Organisations Non-concession cardholders face higher costs for important services and assistance schemes. A number of organisations provide advocacy and information resources. |
What
help is available to people who are employed, self-funded retirees
or partially self-funded retirees?
