Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
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.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Avoid committing fraud
Do the right thing and avoid committing fraud by keeping your details with us up to date.
Change of circumstances while getting Carer Payment
We need to know about changes as they could increase, reduce or stop your Carer Payment.
Your Age Pension after your partner dies
When your partner dies, we need to reassess your income and assets. To stay eligible for Age Pension you need to meet the thresholds as a single person.
Residence rules for Special Benefit
To be eligible for Special Benefit you must meet the residence rules.
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.