The Department of Social Services review payment rates on 20 March and 20 September each year.
The pension rates for a couple in the following table apply when you and your partner get Carer Payment, Age Pension or Disability Support Pension.
| Pension rates per fortnight | Single | Couple each | Couple combined | Couple each separated due to ill health |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum basic rate | $1,047.10 | $789.30 | $1,578.60 | $1,047.10 |
| Maximum Pension Supplement | $83.20 | $62.70 | $125.40 | $83.20 |
| Energy Supplement | $14.10 | $10.60 | $21.20 | $14.10 |
| TOTAL | $1,144.40 | $862.60 | $1,725.20 | $1,144.40 |
Read about how your relationship changes can affect your payment rate.
If you or the person you care for are Age Pension age, your Carer Payment is a taxable Centrelink payment. Read about paying tax on your payment.