The Department of Social Services review payment rates on 20 March and 20 September each year.
The pension rates for a couple in the following table apply when you and your partner get Carer Payment, Age Pension or Disability Support Pension.
| Pension rates per fortnight | Single | Couple each | Couple combined | Couple each separated due to ill health |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum basic rate | $1,002.50 | $755.70 | $1,511.40 | $1,002.50 |
| Maximum Pension Supplement | $80.10 | $60.40 | $120.80 | $80.10 |
| Energy Supplement | $14.10 | $10.60 | $21.20 | $14.10 |
| TOTAL | $1,096.70 | $826.70 | $1,653.40 | $1,096.70 |
Read about how your relationship changes can affect your payment rate.
If you or the person you care for are Age Pension age, your Carer Payment is a taxable Centrelink payment. Read about paying tax on your payment.