Age Pension payments, concessions and support
There are other payments, concessions and help available for people who get Age Pension.
Claiming a payment when you start retirement
You can apply for a payment before and after you’ve reached Age Pension age.
Work Bonus balance examples if you work
Understand how your Work Bonus balance affects your assessable income.
Who can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you meet certain conditions.
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.
What FIS information you can watch online
We have information about financial matters online that may help your situation.
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 determine your payment rate.
Benefits of a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can get cheaper medical costs with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC).
How to claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You can claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card once you’re Age Pension age. Complete the following steps to claim.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.