Someone to deal with us on your behalf about the Home Equity Access Scheme
You can have an authorised representative deal with us on your behalf about the Home Equity Access Scheme.
How much Pension Supplement you can get
The amount of Pension Supplement you get depends if you are single or in a couple.
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.
Travel outside Australia rules for Age Pension
There are rules about when you can get Age Pension when you travel outside Australia.
Residence rules for Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must meet the residence rules.
Support when you’re 67 years or older
You may be able to get the Age Pension. This is a regular payment that helps support older Australians who meet certain eligibility rules.
Financial services when thinking about retirement
When you're thinking about retirement, we have financial services and payment options that may help you.
Work Bonus helps you keep more of your pension if you get income from working
If you earn eligible income, we'll use your Work Bonus balance before we reduce your payment.
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.
Income Stream Reviews
Each financial year we review certain types of income streams. We do this to ensure we assess your payments and concession cards correctly.