Who can get a payment under the Pension Bonus Scheme
You can't register for the Pension Bonus Scheme anymore. This means only existing Pension Bonus Scheme members may be able to get the bonus.
How to claim a payment under the Pension Bonus Scheme
Complete the following steps to claim your Pension Bonus. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Australian Pension News
Information for people living outside Australia who get a Centrelink payment. We publish Australian Pension News once a year in October.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Membership in the Pension Bonus Scheme
Only accruing membership can count toward your Pension Bonus.
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.
Cancelled Pension Supplement
If we cancel your support payment, your Pension Supplement will stop from the same date.
Security for Home Equity Access Scheme loans
Your security for the Home Equity Access Scheme loan is the equity you have in Australian real estate.
Change of circumstances for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You must tell us if any of your circumstances change when you have a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme.