Age Pension payments, concessions and support
There are other payments, concessions and help available for people who get Age Pension.
Who can get a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You must meet certain requirements to be eligible for a Home Equity Access Scheme loan.
Residence rules for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card you must meet the residence rules.
How to claim Age Pension
Complete the following steps to claim Age Pension.
Who can get a Pension Supplement
There are 3 ways to be eligible for a Pension Supplement.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Working while you’re getting Age Pension
If your income goes over the cut off point, we'll pay you $0 for that fortnight. In some situations, we can suspend your Age Pension.
How to apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme
Complete the following steps to apply under the Home Equity Access Scheme. Before you start, check if you're eligible.
Age component for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
Your age will help decide how much you can get under the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Who can get the Work Bonus
You must meet eligibility requirements to get the Work Bonus.