Before claiming Disability Support Pension
We can help you work out if you may be able to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Payment rates for Disability Support Pension
How much Disability Support Pension (DSP) you can get depends on your situation.
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.
Supporting documents for Disability Support Pension
We’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim for Disability Support Pension.
Who can get Disability Support Pension
You need to meet both non-medical and medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
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.
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.
Other payments if you can’t get Disability Support Pension
If you can’t get Disability Support Pension (DSP), you may be able to get a different payment.
Advance payment of Pharmaceutical Allowance
You may be able to get Pharmaceutical Allowance in advance as a lump sum of 7 fortnightly payments.
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.