Income and assets test for Special Benefit
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Special Benefit. We also use these to work out how much you can get.
How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Information in your language by product
A list of translated publications for community groups. You can use these to help people in your community.
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.
How to keep your Special Benefit payment
Find out what you need to do to keep getting Special Benefit.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
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.
What details you can view and update using your Centrelink online account
You can view, update or add information using your online account.
Change of circumstances if you get Status Resolution Support Services payment
You need to tell us as soon as possible if there’s a change to any of the details you gave us. Changes can affect your payment.