Income and assets tests for Disability Support Pension
The amount of Disability Support Pension (DSP) you can get depends on your assessable income and assets.
What happens after your Disability Medical Assessment
We’ll write to you to let you know the outcome of your claim or medical review.
Finding other help when you’re living with disability
How to access support services for everyday life when you live with disability.
Explaining the decision for Disability Support Pension
After we assess your claim for Disability Support Pension (DSP), we’ll tell you the outcome and explain our decision.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
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).
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.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
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.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.