The Government will provide a Seniors Supplement from 20 September 2009.

The Supplement will be available to self-funded retirees who are eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card or the Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold Card with current Seniors Concession Allowance. It incorporates existing payments of Seniors Concession Allowance and the higher rate of Telephone Allowance.

The Seniors Supplement will be $790.40 a year for singles and $1,190.80 a year for couples combined. Payments will be made quarterly.