Confirm your relationship status when making a claim
Learn how to confirm your relationship if you or your partner make an online claim.
Updating your relationship status
You need to tell us when you become a member of a couple or end a relationship. This is to make sure you get paid correctly.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Getting together for relationship changes
Being in a relationship, whether it’s new or not, can affect what payments you can apply for and how much you’ll get.
Breaking up with your partner
If you break up with your partner, you need to tell us so we can keep paying you the right amount.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.