What circumstances affect property value
Some circumstances may affect the value of the property you use as security for your Home Equity Access Scheme loan.
Travel outside Australia rules for a Pensioner Concession Card
The travel rules of your main payment affect your Pensioner Concession Card when you travel outside Australia.
Who can get a Pension Supplement
There are 3 ways to be eligible for a Pension Supplement.
Confirm your relationship status when making a claim
Learn how to confirm your relationship if you or your partner make an online claim.
What you can use as security for a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You can only use real estate in Australia as security for your Home Equity Access Scheme loan.
Maximum rate of pension for a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
The maximum pension rate we use for a Home Equity Access Scheme loan includes any supplements you get.
How to apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme
Complete the following steps to apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme. Before you start, check if you're eligible.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Deduct tax from your payment
You can ask us to deduct tax from most taxable Centrelink payments. This can help reduce how much tax you may have to pay at the end of the tax year.
Rules for caring for multiple people and get Carer Payment
When you care for multiple people there are different rules for Carer Payment