Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension
In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.
Request for ophthalmologist/optometrist report form (SA013)
Use this form if you are claiming Age Pension or Disability Support Pension on the basis of permanent blindness.
Your Age Pension after your partner dies
When your partner dies, we need to reassess your income and assets. To stay eligible for Age Pension you need to meet the thresholds as a single person.
Age component for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
Your age will help decide how much you can get under the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Qualifying pensions for the Home Equity Access Scheme
You must be eligible for a qualifying pension to access the Home Equity Access Scheme.
Other forms you may need to complete - Age Pension
When you make your claim for Age Pension, we may ask you to give us more information.
Interest rate for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
We charge an annual interest rate of 3.95% that compounds each fortnight on the Home Equity Access Scheme loan balance.
Home Equity Access Scheme advance payment examples
Examples of Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS) advance payment calculations.
Types of income we apply the Work Bonus to
We apply the Work Bonus to employment and self-employment income. You need to tell us how much you earn so we can apply the Work Bonus and income test.
FIS inheritance video
Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.