Payment rates for Disability Support Pension
How much Disability Support Pension (DSP) you can get depends on your situation.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Medical evidence for Disability Support Pension
You need to give us medical evidence if you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP), or have a medical review.
General medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you meet the general medical rules, you may get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Claim for Disability Support Pension form (SA466)
Use this form to claim for Disability Support Pension.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
How much Telephone Allowance you can get
Whether you get the basic rate or full rate of telephone Allowance depends on your situation.
Assets test for pensions
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Age Pension, Carer Payment or Disability Support Pension. It also affects how much you'll get.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
How much you can gift
There is a limit to how much you can gift each year without affecting your payments from us.