QLD seniors card eligibility
- 65 or over, or 60-64 plus holder of PCC or LIHCC
- not working or working less than 35 hours per week
- permanent resident of Queensland
QLD mainstream concession card benefits p.a.
Benefit type |
Pensioner Concession Card – PCC |
Seniors |
Low Income Holder Concession Card – LIHCC |
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card – CSHC |
Council rates |
Up to $200 |
– |
– |
– |
Water |
Up to $120 |
– |
– |
– |
Electricity |
$372 |
$372 |
$372 |
– |
Gas |
$90 |
$90 |
– |
– |
Car registration |
$180¹ |
$180¹ |
– |
– |
Spectacles |
$50² |
$50² |
$50² |
– |
Value |
$1,012 |
$692 |
$422 |
– |
¹ Assumes four cylinder vehicle and concession card issued after 1 July 1994.
² Eligible for one pair every two years if held card for at least 6 months. Assumes a cost of $100.
Concession cards value
The seniors card in Queensland has very generous state governments benefits, unlike most other states. However, from the mainstream state benefits listed above, the PCC can still be worth $320 p.a. more than the Queensland seniors card by itself due to council rates and water discounts.
Additional state benefits
There are other concessions you might benefit from, including but not
limited to:
- boat registration discounts (PCC and QLD seniors card)
- some public dental services (all four cards)
- medical aids and equipment (PCC, LIHCC and QLD seniors card)