Pharmaceutical Allowance if you have dependent children
If you’re single and the main carer of a dependent child, you may get the Pharmaceutical Allowance.
Travel outside Australia rules for Pharmaceutical Allowance
The travel rules for your main payment affect your Pharmaceutical Allowance when you travel outside Australia.
If you’re independent through work for Disability Support Pension
If you’re 20 or younger, you may be independent for Disability Support Pension (DSP) if you’ve supported yourself through work.
Change of circumstances when you get Pensioner Education Supplement
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get Pensioner Education Supplement.
Pay tax on your Youth Disability Supplement payment
If you’re 16 or older and get this supplement with an income support payment your supplement may be taxable.
What happens at the Disability Medical Assessment
A Government-contracted Doctor will confirm your identity and speak to you about your medical conditions and the impact it has on you.
What to bring to your Disability Medical Assessment
You’ll need to bring some paperwork to your assessment. You can also bring someone for support.
What to do if you can’t attend your Disability Medical Assessment
If you can’t attend your assessment, you can reschedule your appointment.
What happens after your Disability Medical Assessment
We’ll write to you to let you know the outcome of your claim or medical review.
Before you claim a payment for Australian thalidomide survivors
Before you claim the Extraordinary Assistance Fund (EAF) or Health Care Assistance Fund (HCAF) check you haven’t already claimed elsewhere or need pre-approval.