What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Special Benefit
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your mutual obligation requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting Special Benefit.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
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.
If you need to attend an assessment
What you need to do before your Employment Services Assessment (ESAt).
What happens during and after the Employment Services Assessment
During your Employment Services Assessment (ESAt), we’ll talk with you about your barriers to work including your disability, illness or injury.
What the approved reasons are for travel overseas if you get Special Benefit
To get Special Benefit while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.
When you hold a temporary visa and travel overseas if you get Special Benefit
You can get Special Benefit while you’re overseas for an approved reason if you hold a certain visa.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Special benefit
When you get Special Benefit, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.
Pause of requirements
Sometimes there may be a pause of your mutual obligation or participation requirements.