What is the phone number for Centrelink disability pension?
People with disability, illness or injury, and their carers can call 132 717. It’s for enquiries about Centrelink payments and services.
What is the difference between disability support pension and disability pension?
Disability Support Pension is tax free up to Age Pension age but then on it becomes taxable, just like the Age Pension. Disability Support Pension has ongoing medical review requirements. Disability Support Pension ceases after travelling for 6 weeks overseas. For Age Pension the limit is 26 weeks.
How much is the disability pension per fortnight in Australia?
If you’re 21 or older with or without children, or younger than 21 with a child in your care
| Pension rates per fortnight | Single | Couple each |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum basic rate | $882.20 | $665.00 |
| Maximum Pension Supplement | $71.20 | $53.70 |
| Energy Supplement | $14.10 | $10.60 |
| TOTAL | $967.50 | $729.30 |
How much money can a disability pensioner have in the bank in Australia?
If you’re a single adult, you can own up to $268,000 if you’re a homeowner, or up to $482,500 if you’re not a homeowner, and still be eligible for a Disability Pension. Homeowners and non-homeowners are assessed differently because your principal home doesn’t count as an asset.
What is a Centrelink Customer Access Number?
Your Customer Access Number (CAN) is the number you were given when you first registered to use online services with Centrelink and the Family Assistance Office.
What are the phone numbers for the Centrelink office?
Centrelink appointments: 13 10 21: Comments, complaints or compliments about Centrelink’s service: 1800 050 004: Disability, illness or injury and Carers: 13 27 17: Employment Services Newstart for job seekers 21 and over: 13 28 50: Family Assistance Office: 13 61 50
How can I report a fraud to Centrelink?
TTY service customer relations (a telephone typewriter is required to access this service) Freecall™ 1800 000 567. Report A Fraud. If you suspect someone is misusing the Social Security System, you can tell Centrelink by calling 13 7230 Report a Fraud Call Centre or via the Internet at the Web-sites below:
What are the rules for Disability Support Pension?
You need to meet all the non-medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP). If you don’t meet the manifest medical rules, you need to meet the general medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP). If you can’t get Disability Support Pension (DSP), you may be able to get a different payment.
How to contact Centrelink for indigenous debt recovery?
If you identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian you can call the Centrelink Indigenous Debt recovery Line. Read about Centrelink debt and overpayment . 1800 076 072
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