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.
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.
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).
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Who can get Pharmaceutical Allowance
You can get the Pharmaceutical Allowance if you meet certain conditions.
Medical evidence for Disability Support Pension
You need to give us medical evidence if you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP), or have a medical review.
Supporting documents for Disability Support Pension
We’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim for Disability Support Pension.
General medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you meet the general medical rules, you may get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Impairment rating for Disability Support Pension
We assess your impairment as part of the general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Pensioner Concession Card if you get Disability Support Pension
If your Disability Support Pension (DSP) stops, you may still get a Pensioner Concession Card.