The payment amount depends on all of these:
- how much Age Pension your partner would have got if they had claimed before they died
- how long your late partner was an accruing member of the scheme
- how many bonus periods they accrued, maximum of 5
- your relationship status with them when they deferred claiming Age Pension.
If your partner was blind, we won’t assess your income and assets.
| How many bonus periods they had | Maximum bonus you’ll get | Maximum bonus you’ll get if apart due to ill health before your partner's death |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $1,675.10 | $2,516.50 |
| 2 years | $6,700.50 | $8,865.90 |
| 3 years | $15,076.10 | $19,948.20 |
| 4 years | $26,801.90 | $35,463.40 |
| 5 years | $41,877.90 | $55,411.60 |
The Department of Social Services reviews payment rates on 20 March and 20 September each year.