Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Impairment rating for Disability Support Pension
We assess your impairment as part of the general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).
What to bring to your Disability Medical Assessment
You’ll need to bring some paperwork to your assessment. You can also bring someone for support.
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.
Program of Support for Disability Support Pension
You may need to participate in a Program of Support before you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Claiming again - Disability Support Pension
Before claiming Disability Support Pension (DSP) again, you should check you meet the eligibility rules.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Job Capacity Assessment for Disability Support Pension
You may need to attend an assessment when you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP). If you already get DSP, you may need to do this as part of a medical review.
Financial support when living with disability
How to access financial support when you, your child or someone you care for lives with disability.
Claim for Disability Support Pension for a Terminal Illness form (SA494)
Use this form to claim Disability Support Pension for a terminal illness where your life expectancy is less than 2 years. You must be 16 to Age Pension age at the time of claiming.