When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
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.
General medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you meet the general medical rules, you may get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
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.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Before claiming Disability Support Pension
We can help you work out if you may be able 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 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.
How much you can get - Disability Support Pension
How much Disability Support Pension (DSP) you can get depends on your age and living conditions.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.