Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
FIS superannuation at Age Pension age video
Watch this video to learn about superannuation at Age Pension age.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
FIS choosing an investment video
Watch this video to learn more about choosing an investment.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.