How much you can get

How much Disability Support Pension (DSP) you can get depends on your age and living conditions.

An increase to the rate of Disability Support Pension for some customers under 21 was announced in the Budget, starting from 20 September 2023. It’s subject to legislation. We’ll let you know more soon.

How much DSP you can get depends on your situation.

If you’re under 21, it depends on if we assess you as dependent or independent.

You may get a different rate if you’re on the transitional rate of pension.

You can read more about the different payment rates.

Disability Support Pension if you’re Age Pension age is a taxable Centrelink payment. Read about paying tax on your payment.

Page last updated: 19 April 2022.
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