Making your relationship official
Your relationship can be official in a few ways. Your relationship may be de facto, registered or married. You may need to confirm your relationship status with us.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Confirm your relationship status when making a claim
Learn how to confirm your relationship if you or your partner make an online claim.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Updating your relationship status
You need to tell us when you become a member of a couple or end a relationship. This is to make sure you get paid correctly.
How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Medicare online account help - Update your personal details
Instructions on how to update your address and contact details using your Medicare online account.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Change of circumstances while getting Family Tax Benefit
You need to tell us when your circumstances change when you get Family Tax Benefit.