How much Utilities Allowance you can get
We’ll pay the allowance with your regular payment. We pay you on or after 20 March, 20 June, 20 September and 20 December each year.
How to manage your Utilities Allowance
Your options and obligations when you get this payment.
How Centrelink Confirmation eServices works
There are 3 services that approved businesses can use under CCeS to confirm your information with us.
What security and privacy rules apply to Centrelink Confirmation eServices
Security and privacy rules protect your information, and we strictly control and monitor a business’s access to CCeS.
Travel outside Australia rules for Rent Assistance
The travel rules for your main payment affect your Rent Assistance when you travel outside Australia.
Travel outside Australia rules for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
There are rules about how long your Commonwealth Seniors Health Card remains current when you travel outside Australia.
Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.
Cancelled Pension Supplement
If we cancel your support payment, your Pension Supplement will stop from the same date.
Residence rules for the Pension Bonus Scheme
To be eligible for Pension Bonus you must meet the residence rules.
Things that affect your payment
There are a number of things that can affect your payment.