Home Equity Access Scheme advance payments
You can choose to get your loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme as a lump sum advance payment.
Residence rules for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card you must meet the residence rules.
Repay your loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You can repay the loan you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme in part or full at any time.
How much Age Pension you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Age Pension you get.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Age Pension
When you get Age Pension, you may need to tell us if you’re leaving Australia.
Supporting documents for the Home Equity Access Scheme
When applying for the Home Equity Access Scheme loan, you’ll need to give us some supporting documents. If you don’t, we can’t assess your application.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
Claim for Age Pension and Pension Bonus form (SA002)
Use this form to claim Age Pension and Pension Bonus.
FIS gifting video
Watch this video to learn more about gifting.