March 31, 2014
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss today released an updated edition of his Age Pension Guide.
Mr Truss said the guide was extremely popular amongst pensioners because it explained the terms and conditions that apply to the Age Pension as simply as possible.
“The Age Pension rules can be confusing and complicated for many people. This guide is designed in an easy to use format to help pensioners understand their entitlements,” Mr Truss said.
“The Age Pension payment rates are updated on March 20 and September 20 each year. Income and asset tests, and deeming and other provisions are also adjusted from time to time.
“These changes can affect the amount of assistance that pensioners are entitled to receive, so it is important that people have access to the latest information about what support is available and where it is available from.
“The Guide also provides information about a range of other issues relating to pensions, including the Pension Bonus and Work Bonus Schemes, the Carer Payment and Allowance, as well as health and discount cards that are available to pensioners.”
The free guide can be ordered by phoning 1300-301-968 or downloaded online (539kb PDF)
