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1. International social security agreements
2. Which countries have agreements with us

International social security agreements between Australia and countries in the Americas

Australia has agreements with these countries in the Americas to share responsibilities for social security coverage.

Assets test for allowances

We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.

1. Managing your money
2. Most useful information

Income support payment

An income support payment is a regular payment that helps you with living costs.

1. Special Disability Trusts
2. How it works

Benefits of Special Disability Trusts

If you have a Special Disability Trust you may get a gifting concession and assets test assessment exemption.

1. Top payments
2. Mobility Allowance

Who can get Mobility Allowance

You can get Mobility Allowance if you meet certain criteria.

1. Retirement years
2. Most useful information

Information you need to know about your claim for Age Pension and Pension Bonus form (CI006)

Information about your claim for Age Pension and Pension Bonus.

1. Essential Medical Equipment Payment
2. Who can get it and how much you can get

Heating or cooling for medical needs

You can get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) for heating or cooling used for medical needs.

1. Who can get it
2. Non-medical rules

Income and assets tests for Disability Support Pension

The amount of Disability Support Pension (DSP) you can get depends on your assessable income and assets.

1. Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
2. Who can get it

Benefits of a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

You can get cheaper medical costs with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC).

1. Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

To be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card you must meet the residence rules.