The $4.6 million couple who could qualify for welfare

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Recently there was an article in the Australian Financial Review advice columns which was based on a couple with $4.6 million in superannuation asking if they could qualify for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

I will include the full text of the question below and link the article.

While the article made no mention of other assets or the value of the family home, the conclusion of the advice was that her husband may well qualify for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) given their circumstances.

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Tarric is an Australian freelance journalist and independent analyst who covers economics, finance, and geopolitics. Tarric is the author of the Avid Commentator Report. His works have appeared in The Washington DC Examiner, The Spectator, The Sydney Morning Herald, News.com.au, among other places.