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Transfer to Age Pension

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Centrelink International Services (CIS)

Example of pension letters for a deceased customer
Example

Description

1

Standard text for grant letter

Note: paragraphs advising review and appeal rights should be included.

Estate of the Late <customer's name>

Address

Date

Please accept our sympathy on the recent loss of <deceased's full name>. We know that this is not a good time to discuss payments but it is important that we inform you of the outcome of <deceased's first name> claim for <payment type>.

The <payment type> claim for <deceased's first name> has been granted from <date>.

A payment of $<amount>, including $<amount> Pension Supplement, will be paid to <deceased's first name> nominated bank account on <date>.

INFORMATION USED TO ASSESS THE CLAIM

Total income $<total income amount>

Total assets $<total assets amount>

This is an information notice given under social security law.

2

Standard text for rejection letter

Note: paragraphs advising review and appeal rights should be included.

Estate of the Late <customer's name>

Address

Date

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please accept our sympathy on the recent loss of <deceased's full name>. We know that this is not a good time to discuss payments but it is important that we inform you of the outcome of <deceased's first name> claim for <payment type>.

Unfortunately, the <payment type> claim for <deceased's first name> has not been successful. This is because <reject reason>.

Note: if rejected due to either income or assets add:

INFORMATION USED TO ASSESS THE CLAIM

Total income $<total income amount>

Total assets $<total assets amount>

This is an information notice given under social security law.


Forms

Real estate details form (MOD R)

Income and Assets form (SA369)

Workload Management (WLM) Technical Assistance Form

WLM Technical Assistance Form

Digital support products

VOD - changing the Date of Receipt when it is incorrect

Transcript - VOD for changing the Date of Receipt when it is incorrect