Income and money matters
There are a number of benefits and services available that provide additional support in relation to managing everyday budget and money matters.
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Who does this information apply to?
This applies to people who:
- want apply for the LPG Vehicle Scheme Grant
- want to claim an exemption from paying the Medicare levy
- want to apply for their Medicare Benefit tax statement
- are on certain income support payments and require assistance to switch to digital television
- are on certain income support payments and require help with income management
Financial support
There is a range of financial support available.
LPG Vehicles Scheme
The LPG Vehicle Scheme provides grants for the LPG conversion of registered motor vehicles or new vehicles fitted with LPG that are purchased prior to registration. Eligibility criteria apply.
Medicare Levy Exemption
People who are residing in Australia and who are eligible for Medicare must pay the Medicare levy each financial year through their income tax return. If you are not eligible for Medicare, you can seek an exemption from paying the Medicare levy in your income tax return. To claim the exemption, you will need to apply for Medicare Levy Exemption certificate.
Medicare Benefit Tax Statement
If your net medical expenses are over the Australian Tax Office’s threshold, you can claim an offset of 20 cents in the dollar in your tax return. Your Medicare benefit tax statement may help you when claiming the net medical expenses tax offset.
Digital television switchover - Household Assistance Scheme
People on certain income support payments may be eligible for the Australian Government's Household Assistance Scheme (HAS). The scheme helps people make the switch to digital TV by supplying and installing a set top box to eligible households when analog television signals are switched off in their area.
Income management
IncomeManagement is a practical measure, designed to assist customers to meet essential household needs and expenses. It does not reduce a customer’s entitlements, rather it sets aside a percentage of certain income support and family payments to be spent on priority goods and services such as food, housing, clothing, education and health care.
Alcohol, tobacco, pornography, gambling products or gambling services cannot be purchased with income managed money.
Customers receive the remaining part of their regular payments as usual.
More information
Centrelink website
Medicare website
- Medicare benefits tax statement
- Medicare levy exemption [pdf, 157kb]