2010
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September 2010
Date of effect: 20 September 2010
Effective payday 23 September 2010
In this document
This document contains DVA rates, allowances and limits:
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/september-2010
Service Pension Rates
Unless specifically mentioned, the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple".
For pensions assessed under the pre-20 September 2009 rules, refer to the "Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits” table.
Service pension
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$644.20 |
$658.40 |
|
Pension supplement |
$56.90 |
$57.70 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$701.10 |
$716.10 |
|
Partnered – each |
$485.60 |
$496.30 |
|
Pension supplement |
$42.90 |
$43.50 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$528.50 |
$539.80 |
Ceiling rates
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Income Support Supplement (ISS) |
$211.90 |
$216.60 |
|
Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$211.90 |
$216.60 |
Rent Assistance rates
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$113.40 |
$115.20 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$107.00 |
$108.60 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$75.60 |
$76.80 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Rent Assistance thresholds
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$100.80 |
$102.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$164.40 |
$166.80 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$100.80 |
$102.40 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Crisis payment
Annual rate.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$350.55 |
$358.05 |
|
Partnered – each |
$264.25 |
$269.90 |
Lump Sum Advance
|
Not a member of a couple |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum advance amount |
$1,005.75 |
$1,027.65 |
|
Fortnightly repayment amount |
$77.37 |
$79.05 |
|
Partnered – each |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum advance amount |
$758.10 |
$774.60 |
|
Fortnightly repayment amount |
$58.32 |
$59.58 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/september-2010/service-pension-rates
Service and Disability Pension Allowance Rates
Remote Area Allowance (RAA)
Paid fortnightly.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated, respite care, and partnered where the partner does not receive RAA) |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Partnered – each |
$15.60 |
$15.60 |
|
Spouse, widow/widower |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Each child |
$7.30 |
$7.30 |
Deeming interest rates
Effective 20/03/2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Up to threshold |
3% |
3% |
|
Above threshold |
4.5% |
4.5% |
Deeming thresholds
Annual. Effective 01/07/2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$43,200.00 |
$43,200.00 |
|
Partnered – Combined (including illness separated and respite care) |
$72,000.00 |
$72,000.00 |
Funeral Bond threshold
Annual. Date of effect 01/7/2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Exempt asset threshold |
$11,000.00 |
$11,000.00 |
Standard resident contribution (Basic daily fee)
Fortnight.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
General |
$541.10 |
$553.00 |
|
Phased |
$502.46 |
$520.10 |
|
Protected |
$479.78 |
$490.28 |
|
Pre 2008 Reform |
$597.80 |
$610.82 |
Seniors supplement
Paid quarterly to eligible Gold Card and CSHC holders. Indexed six monthly.
Effective from 20/09/2010
|
|
Old rate (Annual) |
New rate (Annual) |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$795.60 |
$806.00 |
|
Partnered – each |
$600.60 |
$608.40 |
Quarterly payment to 19/9/2010 on 23/9/2010 – full quarter (92 days)
|
Not a member of a couple |
$201.09 |
|
Partnered – each |
$151.80 |
Quarterly payment to 19/12/2010 on 30/12/2010 – full quarter (91 days)
|
Not a member of a couple |
$201.50 |
|
Partnered – each |
$152.10 |
Veterans supplement
Paid fortnightly to eligible DVA pensioners who do not receive income support. Indexed annually. Effective from 1/1/2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
|
Low rate |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
Clothing allowance
Fortnight.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$11.70 |
$12.10 |
|
Mid rate |
$8.00 |
$8.20 |
|
Low rate |
$5.40 |
$5.60 |
Attendant allowance
Fortnight.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$280.50 |
$289.20 |
|
Low rate |
$140.10 |
$144.40 |
Recreation transport allowance
Fortnight.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$74.90 |
$77.20 |
|
Low rate |
$37.30 |
$38.50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/september-2010/service-and-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income and Assets Limits
For pensions assessed under the pre-20 September 2009 rules, refer to the “Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits” table
Ordinary/adjusted income free area
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$146.00 |
|
Partnered – combined (including illness separated and respite care) |
$256.00 |
Income Test Taper rate
|
Prior to 01/07/2000 |
50 cents in the dollar |
|
1/7/2000 to 19/9/2009 |
40 cents in the dollar |
|
20/9/2009 |
50 cents in the dollar |
Work Bonus
|
Employment income concession amount |
$500.00 |
Adjusted income at which ISS reduces
Includes WWP.
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,145.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$1,548.80 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,254.00 |
Income at which minimum payment paid
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,516.20 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,321.60 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,996.40 |
Income at which SP/Age/ISS ceases
|
|
*Basic pension |
#Maximum RA |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,578.20 |
$1,808.60 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,415.20 |
$2,632.40 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$3,120.40 |
$3,581.20 |
|
Ceiling rate – veteran widows |
$1,578.20 |
$1,808.60 |
|
Ceiling rate – partnered |
$2,415.20 |
$2,632.40 |
|
Ceiling rate – Illness separated – part. |
$3,120.40 |
$3,581.20 |
* Include WWP amount for ISS income limit calculation.
# Child-related RA paid with Family Tax Benefit.
Income at which DVA treatment (SP) ceases
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$362.40 |
|
Partnered – each |
$314.20 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$628.40 |
Seniors health card taxable income limit
Annual taxable income limit. Date of effect 01/07/2001.
|
|
Income Limit |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care - each) |
$50,000 |
|
Partnered – each |
$40,000 |
This limit increases with dependent children
Assets value limit
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$181,750 |
$313,250 |
|
Partnered – each (including illness separated and respite care) |
$129,000 |
$194,750 |
Assets Test Taper rate
|
1985 to 19/09/1993 |
$1.00 per $250 |
|
20/09/1993 to 19/9/2007 |
75 cents per $250 |
|
from 20/9/2007 |
37.5 cents per $250 |
Assets at which ISS reduces
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$514,750 |
$646,250 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$689,000 |
$820,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$924,000 |
$1,055,500 |
Assets at which minimum payment paid
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$638,500 |
$770,000 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$947,000 |
$1,078,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,171,500 |
$1,303,000 |
Assets at which SP/Age/ISS ceases
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$659,250 |
$790,750 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$978,000 |
$1,109,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,213,000 |
$1,344,500 |
Assets at which DVA treatment SP ceases
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$254,000 |
$385,500 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$382,500 |
$514,000 |
Special disability trust
|
Asset value limit |
$563,250 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/september-2010/service-pension-income-and-assets-limits
Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits
Service pension rate - transitional
Fortnightly rates.
|
Not a member of a couple |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Transitional pension rate |
$634.30 |
$643.80 |
|
Minimum pension supplement |
$30.60 |
$31.00 |
|
Basic pension supplement |
$581.80 |
$590.50 |
|
Tax exempt pension supplement |
$52.50 |
$53.30 |
|
Partnered – each |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Transitional pension rate |
$512.30 |
$520.00 |
|
Minimum pension supplement |
$23.10 |
$23.40 |
|
Basic pension supplement |
$486.00 |
$493.30 |
|
Tax exempt pension supplement |
$26.30 |
$26.70 |
Ordinary/adjusted income free area - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Additional free area for children - transitional
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Each Dependent Child |
$24.60 |
Income Test Taper rate – transitional
|
from 20/9/2009 |
40 cents in the dollar |
Adjusted income at which ISS reduces - transitional
Includes WWP.
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,214.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$1,773.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,392.00 |
|
Additional amount per dependent child |
$61.50 |
Income at which SP/Age/ISS ceases - transitional
|
|
*Basic pension |
#Maximum RA |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,755.50 |
$2,043.50 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,856.00 |
$3,127.50 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$3,475.00 |
$4,051.00 |
* Include WWP amount for ISS income limit calculation.
# Child-related RA paid with Family Tax Benefit.
Income at which DVA treatment (SP) ceases - transitional
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$416.50 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$721.50 |
|
For each dependent child add |
$24.60 |
Child Income Limits
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Child 15 or younger (per week) |
$175.65 |
$175.65 |
|
Child 16 or older (per annum) |
$9,627.05 |
$9,627.05 |
Assets value limit - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Assets Test Taper rate - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Assets at which ISS reduces - transitional
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$466,750 |
$598,250 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$663,000 |
$794,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$828,000 |
$959,500 |
Assets at which SP/Age/ISS ceases - transitional
|
|
Low limit |
High limitWithout RA |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$611,000 |
$742,500 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$951,500 |
$1,083,000 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,116,500 |
$1,248,000 |
Assets at which DVA treatment SP ceases - transitional
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$254,000 |
$385,500 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$382,500 |
$514,000 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/september-2010/transitional-service-pension-and-iss-rates-and-limits
Disability Pension
Fortnightly rates
Disability pension
Type |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Special rate |
$1,069.30 |
$1,092.90 |
|
Intermediate rate |
$725.50 |
$741.60 |
|
EDA |
$590.20 |
$603.30 |
|
General rate 100% |
$379.90 |
$388.30 |
|
95% |
$360.91 |
$368.89 |
|
90% |
$341.91 |
$349.47 |
|
85% |
$322.92 |
$330.06 |
|
80% |
$303.92 |
$310.64 |
|
75% |
$284.93 |
$291.23 |
|
70% |
$265.93 |
$271.81 |
|
65% |
$246.94 |
$252.40 |
|
60% |
$227.94 |
$232.98 |
|
55% |
$208.95 |
$213.57 |
|
50% |
$189.95 |
$194.15 |
|
45% |
$170.96 |
$174.74 |
|
40% |
$151.96 |
$155.32 |
|
35% |
$132.97 |
$135.91 |
|
30% |
$113.97 |
$116.49 |
|
25% |
$94.98 |
$97.08 |
|
20% |
$75.98 |
$77.66 |
|
15% |
$56.99 |
$58.25 |
|
10% |
$37.99 |
$38.83 |
War / Defence Widow(er)'s Pension
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Extra amount |
$39.40 |
$40.30 |
|
Indexed amount |
$644.20 |
$658.40 |
|
GST Supplement |
$26.00 |
$26.40 |
|
Total |
$709.60 |
$725.10 |
Orphan's pension
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Single |
$85.70 |
$85.70 |
|
Double |
$171.30 |
$171.30 |
Specific disability amounts
Item Numbers |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
1 – 6 |
$569.40 |
$577.90 |
|
7 |
$187.10 |
$192.90 |
|
8 |
$126.30 |
$130.20 |
|
9 |
$108.20 |
$111.60 |
|
10 |
$108.20 |
$111.60 |
|
11 |
$54.20 |
$55.90 |
|
12 |
$28.20 |
$29.10 |
|
13 |
$54.20 |
$55.90 |
|
14 |
$28.20 |
$29.10 |
|
15 |
$41.90 |
$43.20 |
Part IV indexation factor 1.015
effective from 20/09/2010
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/september-2010/disability-pension
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
Education allowance
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
VCES – primary students |
$227.10 |
$227.10 |
|
VCES – secondary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$46.70 |
$46.70 |
|
16-17 & living at home (group B) |
$206.30 |
$206.30 |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
$248.10 |
$248.10 |
|
Under 16 & living away |
$353.68 |
$353.68 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
Under 16 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
16-17 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
VCES – tertiary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
16-17 & living at home |
$206.30 |
$206.30 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living at home |
$248.10 |
$248.10 |
|
18+ & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
VCES – double orphans, |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 years |
$209.50 |
$209.50 |
|
16-20 years |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
21 years & over |
$457.90 |
$457.90 |
Maintenance income free area
Annual.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Claimant & one child - , p.a. |
$1,368.75 |
$1,368.75 |
|
Partnered, one child each, |
$2,737.50 |
$2,737.50 |
|
Partnered, one child, |
$1,368.75 |
$1,368.75 |
|
For each additional child, p.a. |
$456.25 |
$456.25 |
Without adequate means of support (AMS)
Note: The frozen rate of AMS actually in payment may be less than or equal to the maximum rate quoted.
Effective from 13/07/2000
|
AMS – 1st schedule payments |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Widowed mother, other mother widow/mother/father |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
Other mother/father |
$10.92 |
$10.92 |
|
Section 39(4) child |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
Dependants of 2 deceased vets |
$43.68 |
$43.68 |
|
AMS – 3rd schedule payments |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Other mother/father |
$4.16 |
$4.16 |
|
Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 |
$4.99 |
$4.99 |
|
All other deceased cases |
$199.68 |
$199.68 |
|
AMS – Misc incapacity cases |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Parents and others |
$8.42 |
$8.42 |
|
Other except 39(4) |
$21.84 |
$21.84 |
|
Sec 39(4) child |
$35.36 |
$35.36 |
Effective from 20/09/2010
|
AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Standard rate |
$701.10 |
$716.10 |
|
Married rate |
$528.50 |
$539.80 |
Miscellaneous payments
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Funeral benefit (one off) |
$2,000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Decoration allowance (fortnight) |
$2.10 |
$2.10 |
|
Victoria Cross allowance (fortnight) |
$143.54 |
$148.00 |
|
Vehicle allowance (fortnight) |
$74.90 |
$77.20 |
|
Education entry payment |
$208.00 |
$208.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/september-2010/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates
MRCA Compensation Rates
Periodic Payments
Weekly.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum permanent impairment |
$292.08 |
$292.08 |
|
Incapacity payment commutation limit |
$187.98 |
$187.98 |
|
Household services |
$413.56 |
$413.56 |
|
Attendant care services |
$413.56 |
$413.56 |
|
Death Benefit for wholly or mainly dependent eligible young person |
$82.71 |
$82.71 |
MRCA Regulations
|
ADF Remuneration Loading |
$135.46 |
$135.46 |
Lump Sums
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Eligible young person dependent on member eligible for maximum PI compensation |
$75,191.88 |
$75,191.88 |
|
Financial advice compensation |
$1,503.83 |
$1,503.83 |
|
Maximum additional death benefit dependent partner |
$125,319.80 |
$125,319.80 |
|
Death benefit for dependent eligible young persons |
$75,191.88 |
$75,191.88 |
|
Maximum death benefits for each other dependant |
$75,191.88 |
$75,191.88 |
|
Total death benefit available for all other dependant |
$238,107.62 |
$238,107.62 |
|
Funeral compensation after 13/04/2007 |
$10,138.75 |
$10,138.75 |
MRCS Rates
Fortnightly.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
MRCA Supplement (T) |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
|
MRCA Supplement (P) |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
|
| ||
|
Travel Specified rate per kilometre |
$0.60 |
$0.60 |
|
Wholly Dependant Partner's Pension |
|
|
|
Base (Indexed) |
$644.20 |
$658.40 |
|
Supplement |
$65.40 |
$66.70 |
|
Total payment |
$709.60 |
$725.10 |
|
| ||
|
Special Rate Disability Pension |
$1069.30 |
$1092.90 |
Education and Training Scheme
|
MRCAETS – primary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Annual payment |
$227.10 |
$227.10 |
|
MRCAETS – secondary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$46.70 |
$46.70 |
|
16-17 & living at home (group B) |
$206.30 |
$206.30 |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
$248.10 |
$248.10 |
|
Under 16 & living away |
$353.68 |
$353.68 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
Under 16 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
16-17 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/september-2010/mrca-compensation-rates
July 2010
Date of effect: 01 July 2010
Effective payday 01 July 2010
In this document
This document contains DVA rates, allowances and limits:
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/july-2010
Service Pension Rates
Unless specifically mentioned, the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple".
For pensions assessed under the pre-20 September 2009 rules, refer to the "Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits” table.
Service pension
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$644.20 |
$644.20 |
|
Pension supplement |
$56.90 |
$56.90 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$701.10 |
$701.10 |
|
Partnered – each |
$485.60 |
$485.60 |
|
Pension supplement |
$42.90 |
$42.90 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$528.50 |
$528.50 |
Ceiling rates
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Income Support Supplement (ISS) |
$211.90 |
$211.90 |
|
Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$211.90 |
$211.90 |
Rent Assistance rates
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$113.40 |
$113.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$107.00 |
$107.00 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$75.60 |
$75.60 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Rent Assistance thresholds
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$100.80 |
$100.80 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$164.40 |
$164.40 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$100.80 |
$100.80 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Crisis payment
Annual rate.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$350.55 |
$350.55 |
|
Partnered – each |
$264.25 |
$264.25 |
Lump Sum Advance
|
Not a member of a couple |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum advance amount |
$500.00 |
$1005.75 |
|
Fortnightly repayment amount |
$38.46 |
$77.37 |
|
Partnered – each |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum advance amount |
$500.00 |
$758.10 |
|
Fortnightly repayment amount |
$38.46 |
$58.32 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/july-2010/service-pension-rates
Service and Disability Pension Allowance Rates
Remote Area Allowance (RAA)
Paid fortnightly.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated, respite care, and partnered where the partner does not receive RAA) |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Partnered – each |
$15.60 |
$15.60 |
|
Spouse, widow/widower |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Each child |
$7.30 |
$7.30 |
Deeming interest rates
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Up to threshold |
3% |
3% |
|
Above threshold |
4.5% |
4.5% |
Deeming thresholds
Annual. Date of effect 01/07/2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$42,000.00 |
$43,200.00 |
|
Partnered – Combined (including illness separated and respite care) |
$70,000.00 |
$72,000.00 |
Funeral Bond threshold
Annual. Date of effect 01/7/2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Exempt asset threshold |
$10,750.00 |
$11,000.00 |
Standard resident contribution (Basic daily fee)
Fortnight.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
General |
$541.10 |
$541.10 |
|
Phased |
$502.46 |
$502.46 |
|
Protected |
$479.78 |
$479.78 |
|
Pre 2008 Reform |
$597.80 |
$597.80 |
Seniors supplement
Paid quarterly to eligible Gold Card and CSHC holders. Indexed six monthly.
Effective from 20/03/2010
|
|
Old rate (Annual) |
New rate (Annual) |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$795.60 |
$795.60 |
|
Partnered – each |
$600.60 |
$600.60 |
Quarterly payment to 19/6/2010 on 1/7/2010 – full quarter (92 days)
|
Not a member of a couple |
$201.09 |
|
Partnered – each |
$151.80 |
Quarterly payment to 19/9/2010 on 23/9/2010 – full quarter (92 days)
|
Not a member of a couple |
$201.09 |
|
Partnered – each |
$151.80 |
Veterans supplement
Paid fortnightly to eligible DVA pensioners who do not receive income support. Indexed annually. Effective from 1/1/2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
|
Low rate |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
Clothing allowance
Fortnight.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Double rate |
$17.10 |
$17.10 |
|
High rate |
$11.70 |
$11.70 |
|
Mid rate |
$8.00 |
$8.00 |
|
Low rate |
$5.40 |
$5.40 |
Attendant allowance
Fortnight.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$280.50 |
$280.50 |
|
Low rate |
$140.10 |
$140.10 |
Recreation transport allowance
Fortnight.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$74.90 |
$74.90 |
|
Low rate |
$37.30 |
$37.30 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/july-2010/service-and-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income and Assets Limits
For pensions assessed under the pre-20 September 2009 rules, refer to the “Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits” table
Ordinary/adjusted income free area
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$146.00 |
|
Partnered – combined (including illness separated and respite care) |
$256.00 |
Income Test Taper rate
|
Prior to 01/07/2000 |
50 cents in the dollar |
|
1/7/2000 to 19/9/2009 |
40 cents in the dollar |
|
20/9/2009 |
50 cents in the dollar |
Work Bonus
|
Employment income concession amount |
$500.00 |
Adjusted income at which ISS reduces
Includes WWP.
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,124.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$1,522.40 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,212.80 |
Income at which minimum payment paid
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,487.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,277.60 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,938.00 |
Income at which SP/Age/ISS ceases
|
|
*Basic pension |
#Maximum RA |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,548.20 |
$1,775.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,370.00 |
$2,584.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$3,060.40 |
$3,514.00 |
|
Ceiling rate – veteran widows |
$1,548.20 |
$1,775.00 |
|
Ceiling rate – partnered |
$2,370.00 |
$2,584.00 |
|
Ceiling rate – Illness separated – partnered |
$3,060.40 |
$3,514.00 |
* Include WWP amount for ISS income limit calculation.
# Child-related RA paid with Family Tax Benefit.
Income at which DVA treatment (SP) ceases
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$359.20 |
|
Partnered – each |
$311.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$622.80 |
Seniors health card taxable income limit
Annual taxable income limit. Date of effect 01/07/2001.
|
|
Income Limit |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care - each) |
$50,000 |
|
Partnered – each |
$40,000 |
This limit increases with dependent children
Assets value limit
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$181,750 |
$313,250 |
|
Partnered – each (including illness separated and respite care) |
$129,000 |
$194,750 |
Assets Test Taper rate
|
1985 to 19/09/1993 |
$1.00 per $250 |
|
20/09/1993 to 19/9/2007 |
75 cents per $250 |
|
from 20/9/2007 |
37.5 cents per $250 |
Assets at which ISS reduces
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$508,000 |
$639,500 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$680,500 |
$812,000 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$910,500 |
$1,042,000 |
Assets at which minimum payment paid
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$628,750 |
$760,250 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$932,000 |
$1,063,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,152,000 |
$1,283,500 |
Assets at which SP/Age/ISS ceases
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$649,250 |
$780,750 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$963,000 |
$1,094,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,193,000 |
$1,324,500 |
Assets at which DVA treatment SP ceases
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$253,000 |
$384,500 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$380,500 |
$512,000 |
Special disability trust
|
Asset value limit |
$563,250 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/july-2010/service-pension-income-and-assets-limits
Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits
Service pension rate - transitional
Fortnightly rates.
|
Not a member of a couple |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Transitional pension rate |
$634.30 |
$634.30 |
|
Minimum pension supplement |
$30.60 |
$30.60 |
|
Basic pension supplement |
$581.80 |
$581.80 |
|
Tax exempt pension supplement |
$52.50 |
$52.50 |
|
Partnered – each |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Transitional pension rate |
$512.30 |
$512.30 |
|
Minimum pension supplement |
$23.10 |
$23.10 |
|
Basic pension supplement |
$486.00 |
$486.00 |
|
Tax exempt pension supplement |
$26.30 |
$26.30 |
Ordinary/adjusted income free area - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Additional free area for children - transitional
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Each Dependent Child |
$24.60 |
Income Test Taper rate – transitional
|
from 20/9/2009 |
40 cents in the dollar |
Adjusted income at which ISS reduces - transitional
Includes WWP.
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,202.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$1,758.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,368.00 |
|
Additional amount per dependent child |
$61.50 |
Income at which SP/Age/ISS ceases - transitional
|
|
*Basic pension |
#Maximum RA |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,731.75 |
$2,015.25 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,817.50 |
$3,085.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$3,427.50 |
$3,994.50 |
* Include WWP amount for ISS income limit calculation.
# Child-related RA paid with Family Tax Benefit.
Income at which DVA treatment (SP) ceases - transitional
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$412.50 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$714.50 |
|
For each dependent child add |
$24.60 |
Child Income Limits
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Child 15 or younger (per week) |
$175.65 |
$175.65 |
|
Child 16 or older (per annum) |
$9,627.05 |
$9,627.05 |
Assets value limit - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Assets Test Taper rate - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Assets at which ISS reduces - transitional
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$463,500 |
$595,000 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$659,000 |
$790,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$821,500 |
$953,000 |
Assets at which SP/Age/ISS ceases - transitional
|
|
Low limit |
High limitWithout RA |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$604,750 |
$736,250 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$941,500 |
$1,073,000 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,104,000 |
$1,235,500 |
Assets at which DVA treatment SP ceases - transitional
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$253,000 |
$384,500 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$380,500 |
$512,000 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/july-2010/transitional-service-pension-and-iss-rates-and-limits
Disability Pension
Fortnightly rates
Disability pension
Type |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Special rate |
$1,069.30 |
$1,069.30 |
|
Intermediate rate |
$725.50 |
$725.50 |
|
EDA |
$590.20 |
$590.20 |
|
General rate 100% |
$379.90 |
$379.90 |
|
95% |
$360.91 |
$360.91 |
|
90% |
$341.91 |
$341.91 |
|
85% |
$322.92 |
$322.92 |
|
80% |
$303.92 |
$303.92 |
|
75% |
$284.93 |
$284.93 |
|
70% |
$265.93 |
$265.93 |
|
65% |
$246.94 |
$246.94 |
|
60% |
$227.94 |
$227.94 |
|
55% |
$208.95 |
$208.95 |
|
50% |
$189.95 |
$189.95 |
|
45% |
$170.96 |
$170.96 |
|
40% |
$151.96 |
$151.96 |
|
35% |
$132.97 |
$132.97 |
|
30% |
$113.97 |
$113.97 |
|
25% |
$94.98 |
$94.98 |
|
20% |
$75.98 |
$75.98 |
|
15% |
$56.99 |
$56.99 |
|
10% |
$37.99 |
$37.99 |
War / Defence Widow(er)'s Pension
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Extra amount |
$39.40 |
$39.40 |
|
Indexed amount |
$644.20 |
$644.20 |
|
GST Supplement |
$26.00 |
$26.00 |
|
Total |
$709.60 |
$709.60 |
Orphan's pension
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Single |
$85.70 |
$85.70 |
|
Double |
$171.30 |
$171.30 |
Specific disability amounts
Item Numbers |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
1 – 6 |
$569.40 |
$569.40 |
|
7 |
$187.10 |
$187.10 |
|
8 |
$126.30 |
$126.30 |
|
9 |
$108.20 |
$108.20 |
|
10 |
$108.20 |
$108.20 |
|
11 |
$54.20 |
$54.20 |
|
12 |
$28.20 |
$28.20 |
|
13 |
$54.20 |
$54.20 |
|
14 |
$28.20 |
$28.20 |
|
15 |
$41.90 |
$41.90 |
Part IV indexation factor 1.015
effective from 20/03/2010
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/july-2010/disability-pension
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
Education allowance
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
VCES – primary students |
$227.10 |
$227.10 |
|
VCES – secondary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$46.70 |
$46.70 |
|
16-17 & living at home (group B) |
$206.30 |
$206.30 |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
$248.10 |
$248.10 |
|
Under 16 & living away |
$353.68 |
$353.68 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
Under 16 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
16-17 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
VCES – tertiary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
16-17 & living at home |
$206.30 |
$206.30 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living at home |
$248.10 |
$248.10 |
|
18+ & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
VCES – double orphans, |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 years |
$209.50 |
$209.50 |
|
16-20 years |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
21 years & over |
$457.90 |
$457.90 |
Maintenance income free area
Annual.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Claimant & one child - , p.a. |
$1,335.90 |
$1,368.75 |
|
Partnered, one child each, |
$2,671.80 |
$2,737.50 |
|
Partnered, one child, |
$1,335.90 |
$1,368.75 |
|
For each additional child, p.a. |
$445.30 |
$456.25 |
Without adequate means of support (AMS)
Note: The frozen rate of AMS actually in payment may be less than or equal to the maximum rate quoted.
|
AMS – 1st schedule payments |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Widowed mother, other mother widow/mother/father |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
Other mother/father |
$10.92 |
$10.92 |
|
Section 39(4) child |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
Dependants of 2 deceased vets |
$43.68 |
$43.68 |
|
AMS – 3rd schedule payments |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Other mother/father |
$4.16 |
$4.16 |
|
Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 |
$4.99 |
$4.99 |
|
All other deceased cases |
$199.68 |
$199.68 |
|
AMS – Misc incapacity cases |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Parents and others |
$8.42 |
$8.42 |
|
Other except 39(4) |
$21.84 |
$21.84 |
|
Sec 39(4) child |
$35.36 |
$35.36 |
|
AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Standard rate |
$701.10 |
$701.10 |
|
Married rate |
$528.50 |
$528.50 |
Miscellaneous payments
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Funeral benefit (one off) |
$2,000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Decoration allowance (fortnight) |
$2.10 |
$2.10 |
|
Victoria Cross allowance (fortnight) |
$143.54 |
$143.54 |
|
Vehicle allowance (fortnight) |
$74.90 |
$74.90 |
|
Education entry payment |
$208.00 |
$208.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/july-2010/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates
MRCA Compensation Rates
Periodic Payments
Weekly.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum permanent impairment |
$286.07 |
$292.08 |
|
Incapacity payment commutation limit |
$184.11 |
$187.98 |
|
Household services |
$405.05 |
$413.56 |
|
Attendant care services |
$405.05 |
$413.56 |
|
Death Benefit for wholly or mainly dependent eligible young person |
$81.01 |
$82.71 |
MRCA Regulations
|
ADF Remuneration Loading |
$130.88 |
$135.46 |
Lump Sums
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Eligible young person dependent on member eligible for maximum PI compensation |
$73,645.33 |
$75,191.88 |
|
Financial advice compensation |
$1,472.90 |
$1,503.83 |
|
Maximum additional death benefit dependent partner |
$122,742.21 |
$125,319.80 |
|
Death benefit for dependent eligible young persons |
$73,645.33 |
$75,191.88 |
|
Maximum death benefits for each other dependant |
$73,645.33 |
$75,191.88 |
|
Total death benefit available for all other dependants |
$233,210.21 |
$238,107.62 |
|
Funeral compensation after 13/04/2007 |
$9,930.22 |
$10,138.75 |
MRCS Rates
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
MRCA Supplement (T) - fortnight |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
|
MRCA Supplement (P) - fortnight |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
|
| ||
|
Travel Specified rate per kilometre |
$0.60 |
$0.60 |
|
Wholly Dependant Partner's Pension |
|
|
|
Extra amount |
$39.40 |
$39.40 |
|
Base (Indexed) |
$644.20 |
$644.20 |
|
GST Supplement |
$26.00 |
$26.00 |
|
Total payment |
$709.60 |
$709.60 |
|
| ||
|
Special Rate Disability Pension |
$534.65 |
$534.65 |
Education and Training Scheme
|
MRCAETS – primary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Annual payment |
$227.10 |
$227.10 |
|
MRCAETS – secondary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$46.70 |
$46.70 |
|
16-17 & living at home (group B) |
$206.30 |
$206.30 |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
$248.10 |
$248.10 |
|
Under 16 & living away |
$353.68 |
$353.68 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
Under 16 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
16-17 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/july-2010/mrca-compensation-rates
March 2010
Date of effect: 20 March 2010
Effective payday 25 March 2010
In this document
This document contains DVA rates, allowances and limits:
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/march-2010
Service Pension Rates
Unless specifically mentioned, the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple".
For pensions assessed under the pre-20 September 2009 rules, refer to the "Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits” table.
Service pension
Fortnightly rates. Date of Effect 20 March 2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$615.80 |
$644.20 |
|
Pension supplement |
$56.10 |
$56.90 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$671.90 |
$701.10 |
|
Partnered – each |
$464.20 |
$485.60 |
|
Pension supplement |
$42.30 |
$42.90 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$506.50 |
$528.50 |
Ceiling rates
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Income Support Supplement (ISS) |
$202.50 |
$211.90 |
|
Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$202.50 |
$211.90 |
Rent Assistance rates
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$111.80 |
$113.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$105.40 |
$107.00 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$74.53 |
$75.60 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Rent Assistance thresholds
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care) |
$99.40 |
$100.80 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$162.00 |
$164.40 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$99.40 |
$100.80 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Crisis payment
Annual rate.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$335.95 |
$350.55 |
|
Partnered – each |
$253.25 |
$264.25 |
Lump Sum Advance
|
Not a member of a couple |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
maximum advance amount |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
|
fortnightly repayment amount |
$38.46 |
$38.46 |
|
Partnered – each |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
maximum advance amount |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
|
fortnightly repayment amount |
$38.46 |
$38.46 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/march-2010/service-pension-rates
Service and Disability Pension Allowance Rates
Date of Effect 20 March 2010
Remote Area Allowance (RAA)
Paid fortnightly.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated, respite care, and partnered where the partner does not receive RAA) |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Partnered – each |
$15.60 |
$15.60 |
|
Spouse, widow/widower |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Each child |
$7.30 |
$7.30 |
Deeming interest rates
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Up to threshold |
2% |
3% |
|
Above threshold |
3% |
4.5% |
Deeming thresholds
Annual. Date of effect 01/07/2009
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$42,000.00 |
$42,000.00 |
|
Partnered – Combined (including illness separated and respite care) |
$70,000.00 |
$70,000.00 |
Funeral Bond threshold
Annual. Date of effect 01/7/2009
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Exempt asset threshold |
$10,750.00 |
$10,750.00 |
Standard resident contribution (Basic daily fee)
Fortnight. Date of Effect 20 March 2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
General |
$517.16 |
$541.10 |
|
Phased |
$472.36 |
$502.46 |
|
Protected |
$472.36 |
$479.78 |
|
Pre 2008 Reform |
$588.42 |
$597.80 |
Seniors supplement
Paid quarterly to eligible Gold Card and CSHC holders. Indexed six monthly.
Effective from 20/03/2010
|
|
Old rate (Annual) |
New rate (Annual) |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$785.20 |
$795.60 |
|
Partnered – each |
$592.80 |
$600.60 |
Quarterly payment to 19/3/2010 on 25/3/2010 – full quarter (90 days)
|
Not a member of a couple |
$194.14 |
|
Partnered – each |
$146.57 |
Quarterly payment to 19/6/2010 on 1/7/2010 – full quarter (92 days)
|
Not a member of a couple |
$201.09 |
|
Partnered – each |
$151.80 |
Veterans supplement
Paid fortnightly to eligible DVA pensioners who do not receive income support. Indexed annually. Effective from 1/1/2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
|
Low rate |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
Clothing allowance
Fortnightly. Date of Effect 20 March 2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Double rate |
$17.10 |
$17.10 |
|
High rate |
$11.70 |
$11.70 |
|
Mid rate |
$8.00 |
$8.00 |
|
Low rate |
$5.40 |
$5.40 |
Attendant allowance
Fortnightly. Date of Effect 20 March 2010.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$280.50 |
$280.50 |
|
Low rate |
$140.10 |
$140.10 |
Recreation transport allowance
Fortnightly. Date of Effect 20 March 2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$74.90 |
$74.90 |
|
Low rate |
$37.30 |
$37.30 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/march-2010/service-and-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income and Assets Limits
For pensions assessed under the pre-20 September 2009 rules, refer to the “Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits” table
Ordinary/adjusted income free area
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$142.00 |
|
Partnered – combined (including illness separated and respite care) |
$248.00 |
Income Test Taper rate
|
Prior to 01/07/2000 |
50 cents in the dollar |
|
1/7/2000 to 19/9/2009 |
40 cents in the dollar |
|
20/9/2009 |
50 cents in the dollar |
Work Bonus
|
Employment income concession amount |
$500.00 |
Adjusted income at which ISS reduces
Includes WWP.
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,120.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$1,514.40 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,204.80 |
Income at which minimum payment paid
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,483.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,269.60 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,930.00 |
Income at which SP/Age/ISS ceases
|
|
*Basic pension |
#Maximum RA |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,544.20 |
$1,771.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,362.00 |
$2,576.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$3,052.40 |
$3,506.00 |
|
Ceiling rate – veteran widows |
$1,544.20 |
$1,771.00 |
|
Ceiling rate – partnered |
$2,362.00 |
$2,576.00 |
|
Ceiling rate – Illness separated – partnered |
$3,052.40 |
$3,506.00 |
* Include WWP amount for ISS income limit calculation.
# Child-related RA paid with Family Tax Benefit.
Income at which DVA treatment (SP) ceases
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$355.20 |
|
Partnered – each |
$307.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$614.80 |
Seniors health card taxable income limit
Annual taxable income limit. Date of effect 01/07/2001.
|
|
Income Limit |
|
Not a member of a couple (including illness separated and respite care - each) |
$50,000.00 |
|
Partnered – each |
$40,000.00 |
This limit increases with dependent children
Assets value limit
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$178,000 |
$307,000 |
|
Partnered – each (including illness separated and respite care) |
$126,250 |
$190,750 |
Assets Test Taper rate
|
1985 to 19/09/1993 |
$1.00 per $250 |
|
20/09/1993 to 19/9/2007 |
75 cents per $250 |
|
from 20/9/2007 |
37.5 cents per $250 |
Assets at which ISS reduces
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$504,250 |
$633,250 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$675,000 |
$804,000 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$905,000 |
$1,034,000 |
Assets at which minimum payment paid
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$625,000 |
$754,000 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$926,500 |
$1,055,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,146,500 |
$1,275,500 |
Assets at which SP/Age/ISS ceases
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$645,500 |
$774,500 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$957,500 |
$1,086,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,187,500 |
$1,316,500 |
Assets at which DVA treatment SP ceases
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$249,250 |
$378,250 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$375,000 |
$504,000 |
Special disability trust
|
Asset value limit |
$551,750 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/march-2010/service-pension-income-and-assets-limits
Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits
Service pension rate - transitional
Fortnightly rates. Date of Effect 20 March 2010
|
Not a member of a couple |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Transitional pension rate |
$624.90 |
$634.30 |
|
Minimum pension supplement |
$30.20 |
$30.60 |
|
Basic pension supplement |
$573.20 |
$581.80 |
|
Tax exempt pension supplement |
$51.70 |
$52.50 |
|
Partnered – each |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Transitional pension rate |
$504.70 |
$512.30 |
|
Minimum pension supplement |
$22.80 |
$23.10 |
|
Basic pension supplement |
$478.80 |
$486.00 |
|
Tax exempt pension supplement |
$25.90 |
$26.30 |
Ordinary/adjusted income free area - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Additional free area for children - transitional
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Each Dependent Child |
$24.60 |
Income Test Taper rate – transitional
|
from 20/9/2009 |
40 cents in the dollar |
Adjusted income at which ISS reduces - transitional
Includes WWP.
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,198.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$1,750.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,360.00 |
|
Additional amount per dependent child |
$61.50 |
Income at which SP/Age/ISS ceases - transitional
|
|
*Basic pension |
#Maximum RA |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,727.75 |
$2,011.25 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,809.50 |
$3,077.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$3,419.50 |
$3,986.50 |
* Include WWP amount for ISS income limit calculation.
# Child-related RA paid with Family Tax Benefit.
Income at which DVA treatment (SP) ceases - transitional
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$408.50 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$706.50 |
|
For each dependent child add |
$24.60 |
Child Income Limits
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Child 15 or younger (per week) |
$175.65 |
$175.65 |
|
Child 16 or older (per annum) |
$9,627.05 |
$9,627.05 |
Assets value limit - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Assets Test Taper rate - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Assets at which ISS reduces - transitional
|
|
Low limitHomeowner |
High limitNon-homeowner |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$459,750 |
$588,750 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$653,500 |
$782,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$816,000 |
$945,000 |
Assets at which SP/Age/ISS ceases - transitional
|
|
Low limit |
High limitWithout RA |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$601,000 |
$730,000 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$936,000 |
$1,065,000 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,098,500 |
$1,227,500 |
Assets at which DVA treatment SP ceases - transitional
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$249,250 |
$378,250 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$375,000 |
$504,000 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/march-2010/transitional-service-pension-and-iss-rates-and-limits
Disability Pension
Fortnightly rates
Disability pension
Date of Effect 20 March 2010
Type |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Special rate |
$1022.10 |
$1,069.30 |
|
Intermediate rate |
$693.50 |
$725.50 |
|
EDA |
$564.10 |
$590.20 |
|
General rate 100% |
$363.10 |
$379.90 |
|
95% |
$344.95 |
$360.91 |
|
90% |
$326.79 |
$341.91 |
|
85% |
$308.64 |
$322.92 |
|
80% |
$290.48 |
$303.92 |
|
75% |
$272.33 |
$284.93 |
|
70% |
$254.17 |
$265.93 |
|
65% |
$236.02 |
$246.94 |
|
60% |
$217.86 |
$227.94 |
|
55% |
$199.71 |
$208.95 |
|
50% |
$181.55 |
$189.95 |
|
45% |
$163.40 |
$170.96 |
|
40% |
$145.24 |
$151.96 |
|
35% |
$127.09 |
$132.97 |
|
30% |
$108.93 |
$113.97 |
|
25% |
$90.78 |
$94.98 |
|
20% |
$72.62 |
$75.98 |
|
15% |
$54.47 |
$56.99 |
|
10% |
$36.31 |
$37.99 |
War / Defence Widow(er)'s Pension
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Extra amount |
37.60 |
$39.40 |
|
Indexed amount |
615.80 |
$644.20 |
|
GST Supplement |
25.60 |
$26.00 |
|
Total |
679.00 |
$709.60 |
Orphan's pension
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Single |
$85.70 |
$85.70 |
|
Double |
$171.30 |
$171.30 |
Specific disability amounts
Item Numbers |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
1 – 6 |
$561.00 |
$569.40 |
|
7 |
$187.10 |
$187.10 |
|
8 |
$126.30 |
$126.30 |
|
9 |
$108.20 |
$108.20 |
|
10 |
$108.20 |
$108.20 |
|
11 |
$54.20 |
$54.20 |
|
12 |
$28.20 |
$28.20 |
|
13 |
$54.20 |
$54.20 |
|
14 |
$28.20 |
$28.20 |
|
15 |
$41.90 |
$41.90 |
Part IV indexation factor 1.015
effective from 20/03/2010
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/march-2010/disability-pension
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
Education allowance
Date of Effect 20 March 2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
VCES – primary students |
$227.10 |
$227.10 |
|
VCES – secondary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$46.70 |
$46.70 |
|
16-17 & living at home (group B) |
$206.30 |
$206.30 |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
$248.10 |
$248.10 |
|
Under 16 & living away |
$353.68 |
$353.68 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
Under 16 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
16-17 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
VCES – tertiary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
16-17 & living at home |
$206.30 |
$206.30 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living at home |
$248.10 |
$248.10 |
|
18+ & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
VCES – double orphans, |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 years |
$209.50 |
$209.50 |
|
16-20 years |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
21 years & over |
$457.90 |
$457.90 |
Maintenance income free area
Annual.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Claimant & one child - , p.a. |
$1,335.90 |
$1,335.90 |
|
Partnered, one child each, |
$2,671.80 |
$2,671.80 |
|
Partnered, one child, |
$1,335.90 |
$1,335.90 |
|
For each additional child, p.a. |
$445.30 |
$445.30 |
Without adequate means of support (AMS)
Note: The frozen rate of AMS actually in payment may be less than or equal to the maximum rate quoted.
|
AMS – 1st schedule payments |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Widowed mother, other mother widow/mother/father |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
Other mother/father |
$10.92 |
$10.92 |
|
Section 39(4) child |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
Dependants of 2 deceased vets |
$43.68 |
$43.68 |
|
AMS – 3rd schedule payments |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Other mother/father |
$4.16 |
$4.16 |
|
Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 |
$4.99 |
$4.99 |
|
All other deceased cases |
$199.68 |
$199.68 |
|
AMS – Misc incapacity cases |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Parents and others |
$8.42 |
$8.42 |
|
Other except 39(4) |
$21.84 |
$21.84 |
|
Sec 39(4) child |
$35.36 |
$35.36 |
|
AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Standard rate |
$671.90 |
$701.10 |
|
Married rate |
$506.50 |
$528.50 |
Miscellaneous payments
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Funeral benefit (one off) |
$2,000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Decoration allowance (fortnight) |
$2.10 |
$2.10 |
|
Victoria Cross allowance (fortnight) |
$143.54 |
$143.54 |
|
Vehicle allowance (fortnight) |
$74.90 |
$74.90 |
|
Education entry payment |
$208.00 |
$208.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/march-2010/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates
MRCA Compensation Rates
Periodic Payments
Weekly. Date of Effect 20 March 2010
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum permanent impairment |
$286.07 |
$286.07 |
|
Incapacity payment commutation limit |
$184.11 |
$184.11 |
|
Household services |
$405.05 |
$405.05 |
|
Attendant care services |
$405.05 |
$405.05 |
|
Death Benefit for wholly or mainly dependent eligible young person |
$81.01 |
$81.01 |
MRCA Regulations
|
ADF Remuneration Loading |
$130.88 |
$130.88 |
Lump Sums
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Eligible young person dependent on member eligible for maximum PI compensation |
$73,645.33 |
$73,645.33 |
|
Financial advice compensation |
$1,472.90 |
$1,472.90 |
|
Maximum additional death benefit dependent partner |
$122,742.21 |
$122,742.21 |
|
Death benefit for dependent eligible young persons |
$73,645.33 |
$73,645.33 |
|
Maximum death benefits for each other dependant |
$73,645.33 |
$73,645.33 |
|
Total death benefit available for all other dependant |
$233,210.21 |
$233,210.21 |
|
Funeral compensation after 13/04/2007 |
$9,930.22 |
$9,930.22 |
MRCS Rates
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
MRCA Supplement (T) - fortnight |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
|
MRCA Supplement (P) - fortnight |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
|
| ||
|
Travel Specified rate per kilometre |
$0.60 |
$0.60 |
|
Wholly Dependant Partner's Pension |
|
|
|
Extra amount |
$37.60 |
$39.40 |
|
Base (Indexed) |
$615.80 |
$644.20 |
|
GST Supplement |
$25.60 |
$26.00 |
|
Total payment |
$679.00 |
$709.60 |
|
| ||
|
Special Rate Disability Pension |
$511.05 |
$534.65 |
Education and Training Scheme
|
MRCAETS – primary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Annual payment |
$227.10 |
$227.10 |
|
MRCAETS – secondary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$46.70 |
$46.70 |
|
16-17 & living at home (group B) |
$206.30 |
$206.30 |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
$248.10 |
$248.10 |
|
Under 16 & living away |
$353.68 |
$353.68 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living away |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
Under 16 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
16-17 & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & homeless |
$377.00 |
$377.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/march-2010/mrca-compensation-rates
January 2010
Date of effect: 1 January 2010
Effective payday 14 January 2010
In this document
This document contains DVA rates, allowances and limits.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/january-2010
Service Pension Rates
Unless specifically mentioned, the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple".
For pensions assessed under the pre-20 September 2009 rules, refer to the "Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits” table.
Service pension
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$615.80 |
$615.80 |
|
Pension supplement |
$56.10 |
$56.10 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$671.90 |
$671.90 |
|
Partnered – each |
$464.20 |
$464.20 |
|
Pension supplement |
$42.30 |
$42.30 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$506.50 |
$506.50 |
Ceiling rates
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Income Support Supplement (ISS) |
$202.50 |
$202.50 |
|
Veteran SP War Widow/Widower |
$202.50 |
$202.50 |
Rent Assistance rates
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$111.80 |
$111.80 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$105.40 |
$105.40 |
|
Illness separated – each |
$111.80 |
$111.80 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$74.53 |
$74.53 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Rent Assistance thresholds
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$99.40 |
$99.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$162.00 |
$162.00 |
|
Illness separated – each |
$99.40 |
$99.40 |
|
Shared renter – Social Security Age Pension |
$99.40 |
$99.40 |
Child-related Rent Assistance is paid as part of the Family Tax Benefit through the
Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years.
Crisis payment
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$335.95 |
$335.95 |
|
Partnered – each |
$253.25 |
$253.25 |
Lump Sum Advance
|
Not a member of a couple |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum advance amount |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
|
Fortnightly repayment amount |
$38.46 |
$38.46 |
|
Partnered – each |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum advance amount |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
|
Fortnightly repayment amount |
$38.46 |
$38.46 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/january-2010/service-pension-rates
Service and Disability Pension Allowance Rates
Remote area allowance
Paid fortnightly.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Partnered – each |
$15.60 |
$15.60 |
|
Spouse, widow/widower |
$18.20 |
$18.20 |
|
Each child |
$7.30 |
$7.30 |
Deeming interest rates
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Up to threshold Date of effect 20/03/2009 |
2% |
2% |
|
Above threshold Date of effect 20/03/2009 |
3% |
3% |
Deeming thresholds
Date of effect 01/07/2009
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$42,000.00 |
$42,000.00 |
|
Partnered – Combined |
$70,000.00 |
$70,000.00 |
Funeral Bond threshold
Date of effect 01/7/2009
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Exempt asset threshold |
$10,750.00 |
$10,750.00 |
Standard resident contribution (Basic daily fee)
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
General |
$467.74 |
$517.16 |
|
Protected |
|
$472.36 |
|
Phased |
|
$472.36 |
|
Pre 2008 Reform |
|
$588.42 |
Seniors supplement
Paid quarterly to eligible Gold Card and CSHC holders. Indexed six monthly.
Effective from 20/09/2009
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$196.30 |
$196.30 |
|
Partnered – each |
$148.20 |
$148.20 |
Veterans supplement
Paid fortnightly to eligible DVA pensioners who do not receive income support. Indexed annually. Effective from 1/1/2010.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
|
Low rate |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
Clothing allowance
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$11.70 |
$11.70 |
|
Mid rate |
$8.00 |
$8.00 |
|
Low rate |
$5.40 |
$5.40 |
Attendant allowance
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$280.50 |
$280.50 |
|
Low rate |
$140.10 |
$140.10 |
Recreation transport allowance
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
High rate |
$74.90 |
$74.90 |
|
Low rate |
$37.30 |
$37.30 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/january-2010/service-and-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income and Assets Limits
For pensions assessed under the pre-20 September 2009 rules, refer to the “Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits” table.
Ordinary/adjusted income free area
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$142.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$248.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$248.00 |
Income Test Taper rate
|
from 20/9/2009 |
50 cents in the dollar |
Work Bonus
|
Employment income concession amount |
$500.00 |
Adjusted income at which ISS reduces
Includes WWP.
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,080.80 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$1,464.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,125.60 |
Income at which minimum payment paid
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,425.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,182.80 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,814.80 |
Income at which SP/Age/ISS ceases
|
|
*Basic pension |
#Maximum RA |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,485.80 |
$1,709.40 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,274.00 |
$2,484.80 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,935.60 |
$3,382.80 |
|
Ceiling rate – veteran widows |
$1,485.80 |
$1,709.40 |
|
Ceiling rate – partnered |
$2,274.00 |
$2,484.80 |
|
Ceiling rate – Illness separated – partnered |
$2,935.60 |
$3,382.80 |
* Include WWP amount for ISS income limit calculation.
# Child-related RA paid with Family Tax Benefit.
Income at which DVA treatment (SP) ceases
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$352.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$609.20 |
Seniors health card taxable income limit
Annual taxable income limit. Date of effect 01/07/2001.
|
|
Income Limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$50,000.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$80,000.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$100,000.00 |
|
Respite care – combined |
$100,000.00 |
This limit increases with dependent children
Assets value limit
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$178,000 |
$307,000 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$252,500 |
$381,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$252,500 |
$381,500 |
Assets Test Taper rate
|
from 20/9/2007 |
37.5 cents per $250 |
Assets at which ISS reduces
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$491,000 |
$620,000 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$658,000 |
$787,000 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$878,500 |
$1,007,500 |
Assets at which minimum payment paid
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$606,000 |
$735,000 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$897,500 |
$1,026,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,108,500 |
$1,237,500 |
Assets at which SP/Age/ISS ceases
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$626,000 |
$755,000 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$928,000 |
$1,057,000 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,148,500 |
$1,277,500 |
Assets at which DVA treatment SP ceases
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$248,000 |
$377,000 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$373,000 |
$502,000 |
Special disability trust
|
Asset value limit |
$551,750 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/january-2010/service-pension-income-and-assets-limits
Transitional Service Pension and ISS Rates and Limits
Service pension rate - transitional
Fortnightly rates.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$553.60 |
$553.60 |
|
Pension supplement |
$71.30 |
$71.30 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$624.90 |
$624.90 |
|
Partnered – each |
$462.40 |
$462.40 |
|
Pension supplement |
$42.30 |
$42.30 |
|
Total (excluding PA) |
$504.70 |
$504.70 |
Ordinary/adjusted income free area - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Additional free area for children - transitional
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Each Dependent Child |
$24.60 |
Income Test Taper rate – transitional
|
from 20/9/2009 |
40 cents in the dollar |
Adjusted income at which ISS reduces - transitional
Includes WWP.
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,198.00 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$1,759.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$2,360.00 |
Income at which SP/Age/ISS ceases - transitional
|
|
*Basic pension |
#Maximum RA |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$1,704.25 |
$1,983.75 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$2,771.50 |
$3,035.00 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$3,372.50 |
$3,931.50 |
|
Ceiling rate – veteran widows |
$1,704.25 |
$1,983.75 |
|
Ceiling rate – partnered |
$2,771.50 |
$3,035.00 |
|
Ceiling rate – Illness separated – partnered |
$3,372.50 |
$3,931.50 |
* Include WWP amount for ISS income limit calculation.
# Child-related RA paid with Family Tax Benefit.
Income at which DVA treatment (SP) ceases - transitional
|
|
Income per fortnight |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$404.50 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$699.50 |
|
For each dependent child add |
$24.60 |
Income limit for student child and earnings limit for an employed child
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Student child (16-22 years) |
$9,484.80 |
$9,627.05 |
|
Employed child (under 16 years) |
$8,998.60 |
$9,133.80 |
Assets value limit - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Assets Test Taper rate - transitional
As per non-transitional.
Assets at which ISS reduces - transitional
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$459,750 |
$588,750 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$655,500 |
$784,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$816,000 |
$945,000 |
Assets at which SP/Age/ISS ceases - transitional
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$594,750 |
$723,750 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$925,500 |
$1,054,500 |
|
Illness separated – combined |
$1,086,000 |
$1,215,000 |
Assets at which DVA treatment SP ceases - transitional
|
|
Low limit |
High limit |
|
Not a member of a couple |
$248,000 |
$377,000 |
|
Partnered – combined |
$373,000 |
$502,000 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/january-2010/transitional-service-pension-and-iss-rates-and-limits
Disability Pension
Fortnightly rates
Disability pension
Type |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Special rate |
$1022.10 |
$1022.10 |
|
Intermediate rate |
$693.50 |
$693.50 |
|
EDA |
$564.10 |
$564.10 |
|
General rate 100% |
$363.10 |
$363.10 |
|
95% |
$344.95 |
$344.95 |
|
90% |
$326.79 |
$326.79 |
|
85% |
$308.64 |
$308.64 |
|
80% |
$290.48 |
$290.48 |
|
75% |
$272.33 |
$272.33 |
|
70% |
$254.17 |
$254.17 |
|
65% |
$236.02 |
$236.02 |
|
60% |
$217.86 |
$217.86 |
|
55% |
$199.71 |
$199.71 |
|
50% |
$181.55 |
$181.55 |
|
45% |
$163.40 |
$163.40 |
|
40% |
$145.24 |
$145.24 |
|
35% |
$127.09 |
$127.09 |
|
30% |
$108.93 |
$108.93 |
|
25% |
$90.78 |
$90.78 |
|
20% |
$72.62 |
$72.62 |
|
15% |
$54.47 |
$54.47 |
|
10% |
$36.31 |
$36.31 |
War / Defence widow(er)'s pension
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
MBR |
$615.80 |
$615.80 |
|
addition |
$63.20 |
$63.20 |
|
Total payment |
$679.00 |
$679.00 |
Orphan's pension
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Single |
$84.40 |
$85.70 |
|
Double |
$168.80 |
$171.30 |
Specific disability amounts
Item Numbers |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
1 – 6 |
$561.00 |
$561.00 |
|
7 |
$187.10 |
$187.10 |
|
8 |
$126.30 |
$126.30 |
|
9 |
$108.20 |
$108.20 |
|
10 |
$108.20 |
$108.20 |
|
11 |
$54.20 |
$54.20 |
|
12 |
$28.20 |
$28.20 |
|
13 |
$54.20 |
$54.20 |
|
14 |
$28.20 |
$28.20 |
|
15 |
$41.90 |
$41.90 |
Part IV indexation factor 1.006
effective from 20/09/2009
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/january-2010/disability-pension
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
Frozen and miscellaneous rates – effective pay day 14/1/2010 unless otherwise specified.
Fortnightly rates - effective payday 14/1/2010.
Education allowance
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
VCES – primary students |
$223.70 |
$227.10 |
|
VCES – secondary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$46.00 |
$46.70 |
|
16-17 & living at home (group B) |
$203.30 |
$206.30 |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
$244.40 |
$248.10 |
|
Under 16 & living away |
$348.46 |
$353.68 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living away |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
Under 16 & homeless |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
16-17 & homeless |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & homeless |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
VCES – tertiary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
16-17 & living at home |
$203.30 |
$206.30 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living at home |
$244.40 |
$248.10 |
|
18+ & living away |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
VCES – double orphans, |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 years |
$206.40 |
$209.50 |
|
16-20 years |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
21 years & over |
$451.10 |
$457.90 |
Maintenance income free area
date of effect 01/07/2009
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Claimant & one child, p.a. |
$1,335.90 |
$1,335.90 |
|
Partnered, one child each, |
$2,671.80 |
$2,671.80 |
|
Partnered, one child, |
$1,335.90 |
$1,335.90 |
|
For each additional child, p.a. |
$445.30 |
$445.30 |
Without adequate means of support (AMS)
Note: The frozen rate of AMS actually in payment may be less than or equal to the maximum rate quoted.
Rates effective from 13/07/2000
|
AMS – 1st schedule payments |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Widowed mother |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
Other mother widow/mother/father |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
Other mother/father |
$10.92 |
$10.92 |
|
Section 39(4) child |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
|
Dependants of 2 deceased vets |
$43.68 |
$43.68 |
|
AMS – 3rd schedule payments |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Other mother/father |
$4.16 |
$4.16 |
|
Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 |
$4.99 |
$4.99 |
|
All other deceased cases |
$199.68 |
$199.68 |
|
AMS – Misc incapacity cases |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Parents and others |
$8.42 |
$8.42 |
|
Other except 39(4) |
$21.84 |
$21.84 |
|
Sec 39(4) child |
$35.36 |
$35.36 |
|
AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Standard rate |
$671.90 |
$671.90 |
|
Married rate |
$506.50 |
$506.50 |
Miscellaneous payments
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Funeral benefit |
$2,000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Decoration allowance |
$2.10 |
$2.10 |
|
Victoria Cross allowance |
$3,732.00 |
$3,732.00 |
|
Vehicle allowance |
$1,947.40 |
$1,947.40 |
|
Education entry payment |
$208.00 |
$208.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/january-2010/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates
MRCA Compensation Rates
Periodic Payments
Weekly.
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Maximum permanent impairment |
$286.07 |
$286.07 |
|
Incapacity payment commutation limit |
$184.11 |
$184.11 |
|
Household services |
$405.05 |
$405.05 |
|
Attendant care services |
$405.05 |
$405.05 |
|
Death Benefit for wholly or mainly dependent eligible young person |
$81.01 |
$81.01 |
|
ADF Remuneration Loading |
$130.88 |
$130.88 |
Lump Sums
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Eligible young person dependent on member eligible for maximum PI compensation |
$73,645.33 |
$73,645.33 |
|
Financial advice compensation |
$1,472.90 |
$1,472.90 |
|
Maximum additional death benefit dependent partner |
$122,742.21 |
$122,742.21 |
|
Death benefit for dependent eligible young persons |
$73,645.33 |
$73,645.33 |
|
Maximum death benefits for each other dependant |
$73,645.33 |
$73,645.33 |
|
Total death benefit available for all other dependants |
$233,210.21 |
$233,210.21 |
|
Funeral compensation after 13/04/2007 |
$9,930.22 |
$9,930.22 |
MRCS Rates
|
|
Old rate |
New rate |
|
MRCA Supplement (maximum) Fortnightly |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
|
| ||
|
Wholly Dependant Partner's Pension |
|
|
|
Base (Indexed) |
$615.80 |
$615.80 |
|
Supplement |
$63.20 |
$63.20 |
|
Total payment |
$679.00 |
$679.00 |
|
| ||
|
Special Rate Disability Pension |
$1,022.10 |
$1,022.10 |
Education and Training Scheme
|
MRCAETS – primary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Annual payment |
$223.70 |
$227.10 |
|
MRCAETS – secondary students |
Old rate |
New rate |
|
Under 16 & living at home (group A) |
$46.00 |
$46.70 |
|
16-17 & living at home (group B) |
$203.30 |
$206.30 |
|
18+ & living at home (group C) |
$244.40 |
$248.10 |
|
Under 16 & living away |
$348.46 |
$353.68 |
|
16-17 & living away |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & living away |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
Under 16 & homeless |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
16-17 & homeless |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
|
18+ & homeless |
$371.40 |
$377.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2010/january-2010/mrca-compensation-rates