Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Working while you’re getting Age Pension
If your income goes over the cut off point, we'll pay you $0 for that fortnight. In some situations, we can suspend your Age Pension.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Age Pension
When you get Age Pension, you may need to tell us if you’re leaving Australia.
Who can get Essential Medical Equipment Payment and how much you can get
To get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) you must meet the eligibility requirements.
Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension
If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $162.60 each fortnight.
Choosing your loan payments under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You can choose the amount of the loan you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Information about income apportionment
Before December 2020, we commonly used income apportionment to help us work out how much people should have been paid.
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.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.