Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Change of circumstances when you get Age Pension
If you get Age Pension and your circumstances change, you need to tell us. We need to check if you can keep getting it.
Who can get Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must be Age Pension age and meet some other rules.
Decide how to claim Age Pension
There are a few options for claiming Age Pension. Before you start you should decide how you want to claim.
Maximum rate of pension for a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
The maximum pension rate we use for a Home Equity Access Scheme loan includes any supplements you get.
Work Bonus balance
We use your Work Bonus balance to offset your eligible income so you keep more of your pension if you’re working.
How much Pension Supplement you can get
The amount of Pension Supplement you get depends if you are single or in a couple.
Qualifying pensions for the Home Equity Access Scheme
You must be eligible for a qualifying pension to access the Home Equity Access Scheme.
How much you can get under the Home Equity Access Scheme
The loan payments you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme depend on if you get a pension or not.
How to claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card once you’re Age Pension age. Complete the following steps to claim.