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.
How much you can get under the Pension Bonus Scheme
How much Pension Bonus you can get depends on your circumstances.
Who can get Utilities Allowance
You get this allowance if you get certain payments from us. You don’t need to apply for it.
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.
Membership in the Pension Bonus Scheme
Only accruing membership can count toward your Pension Bonus.
Work test for Pension Bonus Scheme
You must work at least 960 hours during each 12 month period to pass the work test. We call this a bonus period.
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.
Residence rules for the Pension Bonus Scheme
To be eligible for Pension Bonus you must meet the residence rules.