Before claiming Disability Support Pension
We can help you work out if you may be able to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
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.
Payment rates for Disability Support Pension
How much Disability Support Pension (DSP) you can get depends on your situation.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Who can get Disability Support Pension
You need to meet both non-medical and medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
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.
Income test for Disability Support Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Non-medical rules for Disability Support Pension
You need to meet all the non-medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.