Job Capacity Assessment for Disability Support Pension
You may need to attend an assessment when you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP). If you already get DSP, you may need to do this as part of a medical review.
Medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you don’t meet the manifest medical rules, you need to meet the general medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
What happens after your Disability Medical Assessment
We’ll write to you to let you know the outcome of your claim or medical review.
Getting support when you’re living with disability
We can help you access payments and services if you’re living with disability.
Medical Practitioners - Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) - Medical confirmation form (SA449)
This form is part of the medical assessment for EMEP. It may help cover extra costs of running essential medical equipment, or heating or cooling in your home.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
How much Telephone Allowance you can get
Whether you get the basic rate or full rate of Telephone Allowance depends on your situation.
Impairment rating for Disability Support Pension
We assess your impairment as part of the general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Who can get Disability Support Pension
You need to meet both non-medical and medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).