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.
Income test for Age Pension
Your income can reduce how much Age Pension we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Age Pension.
Maximum rate of pension for a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
The maximum pension rate we use for a Home Equity Access Scheme loan includes any supplements you get.
Age Pension payments, concessions and support
There are other payments, concessions and help available for people who get Age Pension.
Who can get Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must be Age Pension age and meet some other rules. Age Pension age is 67 years or older.
Who can get a Pension Supplement
There are 3 ways to be eligible for a Pension Supplement.
Centrelink online account help - Complete your income stream review
Instructions to complete your income stream review using your Centrelink online account .
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
How to prepare to claim Age Pension
There are several things to consider when you’re preparing to claim Age Pension.
How to manage your Age Pension payment
Your options and obligations for Age Pension.