Who can get Disability Support Pension
You need to meet both non-medical and medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Residence rules for Disability Support Pension
To be eligible for Disability Support Pension (DSP) you must meet the residence rules.
How to claim Disability Support Pension
Complete the following steps to claim Disability Support Pension online. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you don’t meet the manifest medical rules, you need to meet the general medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
How we assess your claim for Disability Support Pension
When you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP), we assess if you meet both non-medical and medical rules.
Disability Support Pension if you're deaf or have severe hearing loss
How to get Disability Support Pension (DSP) if you’re deaf or have severe hearing loss.
Disability Support Pension Medical Evidence Checklist form (SA473)
Use this checklist to help ensure you have the right medical evidence to support your claim for Disability Support Pension.
Travel outside Australia rules for Disability Support Pension
There are rules about when you can get Disability Support Pension (DSP) while outside Australia and for how long.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
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.