Vikki81 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Hello again all Just another question out of curiosity. If parents were granted a contributory parent visa , when do they have access to social benefits and Medicare.Is it immediate or is there a waiting period - for example do they have to be in Australia for 2 years before they can apply. :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Medicare yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Medicare is immediate. PRs are eligible for all Centrelink payments provided they meet all of the eligibility requirements for the payment in question. They are immediately eligible for Family Tax Benefit A and B, Childcare benefit, Childcare Rebate, Baby Bonus and Parental Leave Pay. There is a 2 year waiting period before they are eligible for Newstart Allowance, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment, Carer Payment, Sickness Allowance, Mobility Allowance or Pensioner Education Supplement. There is a 10 year waiting period for Disability Support and Age Pension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 and 'special benefits' - watch this space - the man is in the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike@Bonbeach Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Unless it has changed since we arrived, there is also a 2 year waiting for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Care card. This is the card which gets you reduced prescription charges, and a quarterly payment of $235 each to help towards other things like telelphone and internet. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikki81 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Thank you all once again for your replies :notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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