How to claim Disability Support Pension
Complete the following steps to claim Disability Support Pension online. Before you start, check if you can get it.
How we assess your claim for Disability Support Pension
When you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP), we assess if you meet both non-medical and medical rules.
Supporting documents for Disability Support Pension
We’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim for Disability Support Pension.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Verification of medical conditions form (SU684)
Use this form to provide details of your medical conditions. We’ll use this information to conduct an Employment Services Assessment.
Assets test for Disability Support Pension
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Disability Support Pension. It also affects how much you'll get.
Prepare to transfer to Age Pension if you get Disability Support Pension
If you get Disability Support Pension and you're Age Pension age, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
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.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.