Payment rates for Age Pension
Payment amount
This payment rate is effective from 1 January 2009.
An income and assets test will be used to work out how much you can get.
| If you are |
The maximum fortnightly payment is |
| single |
$562.10 |
| a couple |
$469.50 each |
Note: The payment rates include a pension supplement of $19.30 for singles and $16.20 each for couples.
- If you and your partner are separated because of illness, you may be paid at the single rate. Your combined income and assets will be used to work out your rates.
- You may receive the single rate of Age Pension if your partner is in prison or a psychiatric hospital.
- You may be eligible for the couple rate of Age Pension even if your partner is not receiving a pension, benefit or allowance.
- If you receive Age Pension you may qualify for additional payments and benefits.
Payment adjustments and reviews
- From time to time, your Age Pension payment is reviewed. If you are getting Age Pension, the amount you receive may be adjusted because your or your partner's circumstances change. This may include a change in your income, moving house or separating from your partner.
- Age Pension is usually adjusted twice a year in line with the Consumer Price Index.
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