How to claim Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
When you claim Family Tax Benefit (FTB) for your child we’ll check if you’re eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
How we use adjusted taxable income
What you claim determines how we work out your adjusted taxable income.
Maximum loan amount under the Home Equity Access Scheme
The maximum loan amount (MLA) is the most you can borrow through the Home Equity Access Scheme. We can’t pay you any more once your loan balance reaches your MLA.
Interest rate for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
We charge an annual interest rate of 3.95% that compounds each fortnight on the Home Equity Access Scheme loan balance.
Advance payment of Pharmaceutical Allowance
You may be able to get Pharmaceutical Allowance in advance as a lump sum of 7 fortnightly payments.
Pharmaceutical Allowance if you’re 55 or older
You may get Pharmaceutical Allowance when you are 55 or older and get certain payments from us.
Set up Centrepay deductions
You can set up your own Centrepay deductions. Once you’ve arranged a Centrepay deduction, we pay the business for you, out of your Centrelink payment.
Other payments if you can’t get Disability Support Pension
If you can’t get Disability Support Pension (DSP), you may be able to get a different payment.
Reset your Express Plus Centrelink mobile app PIN
You can reset your PIN.
How to claim the Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.