Age Pension payments, concessions and support
There are other payments, concessions and help available for people who get Age Pension.
Supporting documents for Age Pension
When claiming Age Pension, we’ll ask you for some supporting documents to support your claim for Age Pension.
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
Before claiming Disability Support Pension
We can help you work out if you may be able to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
How to prepare to claim Age Pension
There are several things to consider when you’re preparing to claim Age Pension.
Income test for Age Pension
Your income can reduce how much Age Pension we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Age Pension.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from the United Kingdom
If you’re visiting Australia from the United Kingdom you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Advice of death form (SA116)
Use these forms to advise us of the death of an adult or child. We’ll use these details to update records with Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.