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.
Record your medicines for Pharmaceutical Allowance
You should keep a record of the medicine you buy.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
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 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.
Changes to your circumstances for Australian thalidomide survivors
You need to tell us about changes in your situation. These may affect payments you get under the Extraordinary Assistance Fund or the Health Care Assistance Fund.