ROUGHLY 90,000 former part pensioners will have their concession cards automatically reinstated in October.
This week the Senate passed the budget measure promising to restore the cards.
It came after backlash from seniors and peak bodies after many cards were cancelled in January's assets test reforms.
Social Services Minister Christian Porter said the government recognised people lost access to many concessions after their cards were cancelled.
"Although most of these concessions are not provided by the commonwealth, we are restoring the Pensioner Concession Card so they can continue to access these benefits," he said.
The Senate also passed a one-off payment to help ease cost of living pressures for pensioners.
Eligible singles on the age, disability, parenting and DVA pensions will receive $75 and couples $62.50 each.
These payments will be automatically paid in the last two weeks of June.
- Details humanservices.gov.au
