Most useful information for living with disability

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

When gifting exceptions apply

We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.

Superannuation

Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.

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.

1. Non-medical rules
2. 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).

1. Top payments
2. Disability Support Pension

How we assess your claim for Disability Support Pension

When you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP), we assess if you meet both non-medical and medical rules.

1. Top payments
2. Disability Support Pension

How to claim Disability Support Pension

Complete the following steps to claim Disability Support Pension online. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. Living with disability
2. Most useful information

Consent to disclose medical information form (SA472)

Use this form to confirm that you consent to your treating health providers disclosing relevant information about your disability or medical conditions to us.

1. When you’ll get your first payment
2. Income maintenance period

Severe financial hardship provisions

We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.

1. Top payments
2. Disability Support 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.

1. Resources
2. Forms

Verification of medical conditions form (SU684)

Use this form to provide details of your medical conditions. We’ll use this information to conduct an Employment Services Assessment.