What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Disability Support Pension
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your participation requirements. This is so you can keep getting Disability Support Pension while you recover.
Getting a medical certificate for Disability Support Pension
You may be exempt from meeting your participation requirements for a short time if you’re sick or injured. You’ll need to give us a medical certificate.
Getting a medical certificate for Youth Allowance for job seekers
If you get Youth Allowance for job seekers and can’t work or study for a short time, you may need to give us a medical certificate.
Getting a medical certificate for Parenting Payment
If you get Parenting Payment there are some reasons you may need to give us a medical certificate.
How to upload a medical certificate
Instructions on how to upload and submit a medical certificate using your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension
If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.
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.
Directors fees
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
Getting help to find work when you’re getting Disability Support Pension (DSP)
There’s support available if you want to work while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP) and need help to find or keep a job.
Job search and financial help while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP)
If you’re looking for work, there’s support services to help you with your job search, self-employment or financial help.