Rate of Income - Couples, Blind Pensioners and Children

Couples

Being a member of a couple affects treatment of income. It is important to verify a pensioner's status as a member of a couple before determining their rate.    

Blind pensioners

Rates of service pension and income support supplement paid to blind pensioners are not subject to the income or assets test unless the person claims rent assistance. A pension paid to the partner of a blind pensioner, who is not also permanently blind, is subject to the income and assets test.    

Children

Eligible dependant children will affect the rate of pension paid to parents who receive service pension or income support supplement.