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Age Pension versus current payment

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Example of pension letters for a deceased customer

This table contains an example only. It should not be used as a template. Paragraphs advising review and appeal rights must be included.

Example

Description

1

Standard text for Q999 letter (grants)

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 Q999 letter (rejections)

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.

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