Payment rates for Energy Supplement on a pension or an allowance
If you're on a pension or an allowance the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances and the payment or services you get.
Getting a medical certificate for Disability Support Pension
You may be exempt from meeting your participation requirements for a short time if you’re sick or injured. You’ll need to give us a medical certificate.
Reviews for Disability Support Pension
We may review if you still meet medical and non-medical rules to keep getting Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Economic Support Payment
These were extra payments paid as part of the coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus. We’ve already paid most eligible people.
Medical reviews for Disability Support Pension
If you’re getting Disability Support Pension (DSP), we may do a review to check you still meet medical rules.
How to apply for Pharmaceutical Allowance
We’ll assess if you can get Pharmaceutical Allowance. You don’t need to apply unless you want an advance payment.
The principal beneficiary of a Special Disability Trust
To be eligible to be a principal beneficiary of a Special Disability Trust, the person with a disability must meet the definition of severe disability.
Inclusive Employment Australia starts on 1 November 2025
Inclusive Employment Australia replaces the Disability Employment Services (DES) program. It will help people with disability, illness or health conditions to get a job.
What to bring to your Disability Medical Assessment
You’ll need to bring some paperwork to your assessment. You can also bring someone for support.
Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension
If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.