How to claim Special Benefit
Complete the following steps to claim Special Benefit. Before you start, check if you can get it.
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
Unreasonable to live at home statement by independent third party form (SY017)
Use this form if you have been nominated by a young person applying for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY to comment on their family situation.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Unreasonable to live at home statement by young person form (SY015)
Use this form if you're getting or have claimed Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, and you're applying as an independent person under the unreasonable to live at home guidelines.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Partner details form (AUS174)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are living outside Australia.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
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.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.