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Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 26, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every year – in\u00a0September and March – Age Pension payment rates are increased and other details affecting the Age Pension are updated.<\/p>\n

To make the changes easier to understand,\u00a0an\u00a0updated 2018\u00a0Age Pension Guide explaining the terms and conditions that apply to the Age Pension has been released by the Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O\u2019Brien.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Age Pension rules can be complicated and confusing, so this guide is produced to ensure Wide Bay pensioners have access to information that is clear and easy to understand,\u201d Mr O\u2019Brien said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr O\u2019Brien said a range of factors could affect Age Pension payments, including the income and asset tests, deeming rates and other provisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe asset and income tests are adjusted from time to time which can change the\u00a0amount\u00a0of assistance that pensioners are able to receive, so it is important that people have access to the latest information about the support that is available.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr O’Brien said pensioners in Wide Bay who previously subscribed to the guide should receive a copy in the post in the coming days.<\/p>\n

It is available free of charge and can be ordered by telephoning (07) 4121-2936, or downloaded through the One Stop Shop<\/a><\/strong> section on Mr O\u2019Brien\u2019s website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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