- Non-medical rules
- Income and assets tests
Income test for Disability Support Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Disability Support Pension (DSP).
- Disability Support Pension
- How much you can get
Payment rates for Disability Support Pension
How much Disability Support Pension (DSP) you can get depends on your situation.
- Disability Support Pension
- How to manage your payment
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.
- Medical rules
- Manifest medical rules
Disability Support Pension (DSP) if you’re permanently blind
Financial help and support if you’re permanently blind.
- How we assess your claim
- Assessing your ability to work
Program of Support for Disability Support Pension
You may need to participate in a Program of Support before you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP).
- Asset types
- Gifting
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
- Living with disability
- Most useful information
Claim for Disability Support Pension for a Terminal Illness form (SA494)
Use this form to claim Disability Support Pension for a terminal illness where your life expectancy is less than 2 years. You must be 16 to Age Pension age at the time of claiming.
- Who can get it
- Medical rules
General medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you meet the general medical rules, you may get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
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.
- Living with disability
- Most useful information
Disability Support Pension Medical Evidence Checklist form (SA473)
Use this checklist to help ensure you have the right medical evidence to support your claim for Disability Support Pension.