Age Pension 065-03000000

This document outlines information about Age Pension and other assistance available to older Australians.

Government intent

The Australian Government, via Services Australia, provides Age Pension to eligible older Australians who cannot fully fund their own retirement through retirement savings.

The rate of Age Pension depends on the person's circumstances and includes incentives for people to maximise their overall income

To qualify for Age Pension a person must meet a set of criteria including age and Australian residence requirements. Age Pension is also subject to income and an assets tests. Claimants who qualify for Age Pension also have access to a range of concessions.

Age Pension claims and transfers

The preferred option is for customers to claim using their Centrelink online account. A Service Officer is to run Assisted Customer Claim (ACC) with customers who are unable or unwilling to claim online.

Income support payment customers approaching Age Pension age are invited to complete an online transfer to Age Pension or to return the customised form.

Contents

Claiming and re-claiming Age Pension

Assessing Age Pension claims and transfers

Qualification for Age Pension

Rate of Age Pension

Change of circumstances for Age Pension customers

Age Pension customer going overseas

Age Pension cancellations, suspensions, rejections and restorations

Other payments and supplementary benefits that may be claimed by older Australians