Pharmaceutical Allowance if you’re 55 or older
You may get Pharmaceutical Allowance when you are 55 or older and get certain payments from us.
How much Pharmaceutical Allowance you can get
You’ll get the allowance with your regular payment each fortnight.
How to apply for Pharmaceutical Allowance
We’ll assess if you can get Pharmaceutical Allowance. You don’t need to apply unless you want an advance payment.
Advance payment of Pharmaceutical Allowance
You may be able to get Pharmaceutical Allowance in advance as a lump sum of 7 fortnightly payments.
Travel outside Australia rules for Pharmaceutical Allowance
The travel rules for your main payment affect your Pharmaceutical Allowance when you travel outside Australia.
Who can get Essential Medical Equipment Payment and how much you can get
To get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) you must meet the eligibility requirements.
Essential Medical Equipment Payment while travelling or living outside Australia
You must be in Australia to get the payment.
Who can get Education Entry Payment
Learn who can get Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
How much Education Entry Payment you can get
Education Entry Payment (EdEP) is a one off payment of $208 a year.
How to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP). Before you start, check if you can get it.