Special Benefit:

Special Benefit helps if you are in severe financial need due to circumstances outside your control. Special Benefit is a discretionary payment. This means it is only paid in special circumstances. Those circumstances are decided by the Secretary of the Department of Family and Community Services.

Qualification Information	1. Who can get Special Benefit? 2. What residence requirements does Special Benefit have?
Claim Information	1. How do I claim Special Benefit? 2. How do I find out the outcome of my claim?
Payment Information	1. How much Special Benefit do I get? 2. Is there an income/assets test? 3. When are payments adjusted?
Current Customer Information	1. Do I still get Special Benefit if I leave Australia? 2. Does Special Benefit get reviewed? 3. What should I do if my circumstances change?
More Information	1. Can I appeal if I disagree with a decision made? 2. What other payments and concessions might I get? 3. What services and programs can I use? 4. Can I get a factsheet about this payment? 5. How do I find out more about Special Benefit?

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Special Benefit:

Individuals