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 much you can get - Disability Support Pension
How much Disability Support Pension (DSP) you can get depends on your age and living conditions.
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.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Disability Support Pension
When you get Disability Support Pension, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia. This includes when you’re going on a cruise into international waters.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
What your commitments are for Disability Support Pension (DSP)
There are things you must do to keep getting your Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Impairment rating for Disability Support Pension
We assess your impairment as part of the general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).
General medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you meet the general medical rules, you may get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Travel outside Australia rules for Disability Support Pension
There are rules about when you can get Disability Support Pension (DSP) while outside Australia and for how long.