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1. Centrelink Compensation Recovery
2. When you get lump sum compensation

Preclusion periods for Centrelink compensation recovery

If you get lump sum compensation, you won’t be able to get income support payments for a certain time. It may also affect other payments or cards you get from us.

1. When you get lump sum compensation
2. Preclusion periods

How we calculate preclusion periods for Centrelink compensation recovery

Preclusion periods due to lump sum compensation payments usually start from the date of your injury.

1. When you get lump sum compensation
2. Preclusion periods

How preclusion periods affect a Low Income Health Care Card for Centrelink compensation recovery

You could get a Low Income Health Care Card during your preclusion period.

1. Centrelink Compensation Recovery
2. When you get lump sum compensation

Repayments due to lump sum compensation

When you get a compensation lump sum, you may need to repay us a charge for your income support payments.

1. Centrelink Compensation Recovery
2. When you get periodic compensation

Payments and services it affects for Centrelink compensation recovery

If you or your partner get periodic compensation, it may affect income support payments and services you get from us. It may also affect other payments or cards.

1. Centrelink Compensation Recovery
2. When you get periodic compensation

How to update your compensation income

If your periodic compensation payment changes, tell us by calling your normal payment line.