Decide how to claim Age Pension
There are a few options for claiming Age Pension. Before you start you should decide how you want to claim.
Prepare to transfer to Age Pension if you get Disability Support Pension
If you get Disability Support Pension and you're Age Pension age, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
How to claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card once you’re Age Pension age. Complete the following steps to claim.
Who can get Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must be Age Pension age and meet some other rules. Age Pension age is 67 years or older.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Executor/Administrator Request for information form (SS524)
Use this form to request information from us regarding a deceased person.
What you can do with your Centrelink online account
You can claim, manage your payments, details and money, give us documents and report your income online.