How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.
Who can get Special Benefit
You may get Special Benefit if you’re not eligible for any other income support and you meet the eligibility rules.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Request an Individual Healthcare Identifier form (MS003)
Use this form to register for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Advice of death form (SA116)
Use these forms to advise us of the death of an adult or child. We’ll use these details to update records with Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you’re a New Zealand citizen
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
Documents to enrol in Medicare if you've applied for permanent residency
You need to provide documents that prove your identity and residency.
Residence rules for Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.
Assurance of Support form (MOD AR)
Use this form when the person you provided an assurance of support for has applied for an Assurance of Support Scheme recoverable income support payment.