A concession card is a card that provides the holder with access to discounts or other benefits. The specific benefits vary depending on the type of concession card and the country or region in which it is issued. Here are some examples of concession cards and their benefits:
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Australian Health Care Card: This card is issued by the Australian government to people who are eligible for various federal government welfare payments. It provides access to concessions such as the cost of some prescription medicines, medical services, and other government concessions. Some benefits, such as public transport discounts, are only available to recipients of certain Centrelink benefits.
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Singapore Concession Cards: TransitLink offers a wide range of concession cards to students, national servicemen, and senior citizens, among others. These cards can be used with the Monthly Concession Pass to enjoy more affordable public transportation. Concession cards can be topped up through various channels, including SimplyGo Ticket Office, SimplyGo Kiosk, and POSB/DBS and OCBC ATMs. Some private businesses may also give discounts to cardholders, which are subject to the discretion of the provider and are not administered by TransitLink.
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Australian Pensioner Concession Card: This card is issued by the Australian government to all pensioners and certain social security allowance recipients under specific conditions. It provides access to discounts on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme prescription items and certain Medicare services, among other benefits.
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TransLink Concession Cards (Australia): TransLink offers concession fares that are 50% cheaper than adult fares to eligible groups and concession cardholders. Some groups, such as children under 5 years old, receive free travel. Approved concession cards include the TransLink, qconnect, and Non-TransLink ferry cards. Eligible groups include veterans, seniors, tertiary/post-secondary students, job seekers, and asylum seekers, among others.
Concession cards are usually issued to people who meet certain eligibility criteria, such as low-income earners, students, or senior citizens. The benefits of a concession card can include discounts on public transportation, medical services, and other goods and services.
