December 11, 2020
An updated version of the Age Pension guide – including payment rates, assets tests and conditions – is now available from Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien’s office and website.
“The Age Pension rules can be complicated, and the payment rates and other details are updated twice a year, so the Age Pension Guide is produced to ensure pensioners have access to up-to-date information that is clear and easy to understand,” Mr O’Brien said.
“The guide contains a series of commonly asked questions as well as information about the guidelines, payments and eligibility tests that relate to the Age Pension, (and) useful contact telephone numbers.”
Mr O’Brien said a range of factors could affect Age Pension payments, including income and asset tests, deeming rates and other provisions.
“These asset tests and other provisions are adjusted from time to time and can change the amount of assistance that pensioners are entitled to receive, so it is important that people have access to the latest information about the support that is available.
“The guide also provides useful information about the Pension Bonus and Work Bonus Schemes, the Carer Payment and Allowance, as well as health and concession cards that are available to pensioners.”
This updated edition also contains information about relevant COVID-19 payments, and advice on flu vaccinations for seniors.
The Age Pension Guide is free and can be ordered by phoning (07) 4121-2936 or downloaded through the One Stop Shop section of Mr O’Brien’s website
