2004
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004
January 2004
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/january-2004
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 8 JANUARY 2004 | ||
| (Date of Effect 01/01/2004) | ||
Service Pension |
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| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $436.10 | $436.10 |
| Pension Supplement | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Total excluding PA | $452.80 | $452.80 |
| Partnered - Each | $364.20 | $364.20 |
| Pension Supplement | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Total excluding PA | $378.00 | $378.00 |
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Income Support Supplement – ISS | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Veteran SP War Widow/Widower | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| A higher ceiling may apply to widows/widowers | ||
| continuously in receipt since 1 November 1986 | ||
**Dependent Child Add-On |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Each child under 13 yrs | $88.48 | $88.48 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $123.48 | $123.48 |
| Guardian Allowance | $43.68 | $43.68 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.60 | $24.60 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Shared Renter – Social Security Age Pension | $62.93 | $62.93 |
| **1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $110.88 | $110.88 |
| Partnered - Combined | $110.88 | $110.88 |
| **3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Partnered - Combined | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| **WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $110.46 | $110.46 |
| Partnered - Combined | $163.52 | $163.52 |
| **These rates only apply to DVA 'saved' child related payment cases. | ||
| Child related payments and rent assistance are paid as part of the Family Tax benefit through the Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years. | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/january-2004/service-pension-rates
Crisis Payment
CRISIS PAYMENT SP/AP/ISS |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Partnered - Each | $189.00 | $189.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/january-2004/crisis-payment
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 8 JANUARY 2004 | ||
Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Partnered - Each | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Spouse, Widow/er | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Each Child | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Base Rate | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| World War One Rate | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Deeming rates |
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| (effective 20 March 2002) | OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Up to Threshold | 2.50% | 2.50% |
| Above Threshold | 4.00% | 4.00% |
Deeming Thresholds |
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| (effective 1 July 2003) | OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $35,600 | $35,600 |
| Partnered - Combined | $59,400 | $59,400 |
Service Pension Taper - (effective 01/07/2000) |
40 cents in the dollar | |
Pharmaceutical Allowance (effective 1 January 2001) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.90 | $2.90 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Widow's rate | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
Patient Contribution Rate |
$370.58 | $370.58 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Student Child (16-22 years) | $7,921.95 | $8,135.85 |
| Employed Child (under 16 years) | $7,516.60 | $7,719.40 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Mid rate | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Low rate | $4.60 | $4.60 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Low rate | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Low rate | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/january-2004/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 8 JANUARY 2004 | ||
| (Date of Effect 01/01/2004) | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $120.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $212.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $212.00 | |
| Additional Free Area per Dependent Child | $24.60 | |
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $916.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,430.00 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,266.50 | $1,502.50 |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,116.50 | $2,339.50 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $2,505.00 | $2,977.00 |
| Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows | $1,252.00 | $1,488.00 |
| Ceiling Rate - Partnered | $2,102.00 | $2,325.00 |
| *These increase with dependent children and/or rent | ||
| #These increase with dependent children | ||
Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,252.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,102.00 | |
| Adjusted Income is Ordinary Income plus foreign DP and War Widow’s Pension | ||
| ^Cut-off rates are lower because PA is excluded when paid with DP and WWP | ||
Income at which DVA Treatment Ceases (SP cases) |
Partner (combined) | Non-Partnered |
| No children | $594.00 | $341.25 |
| 1 child | $667.10 | $414.35 |
| 2 children | $740.20 | $487.45 |
| For each additional child add $73.10 | ||
Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit (effective 1 July 2001)# |
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| 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 | |
| # Limit increases with dependent children | ||
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $149,500 | $257,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $212,500 | $320,500 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $212,500 | $320,500 |
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $255,500 | $363,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $374,500 | $482,500 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $302,500 | $410,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $466,500 | $574,500 |
| Illness Separated – Combined | $518,500 | $626,500 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $300,500 | $408,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $464,500 | $572,500 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $179,250 | $287,250 |
| 1 child | $185,500 | $293,500 |
| 2 children | $192,000 | $300,000 |
| 3 children | $198,500 | $306,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $263,500 | $371,500 |
| 1 child | $270,000 | $378,000 |
| 2 children | $276,500 | $384,500 |
| 3 children | $283,000 | $391,000 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/january-2004/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 8 JANUARY 2004 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $762.60 | $762.60 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| Intermediate Rate | $526.40 | $526.40 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| E D A | $433.65 | $433.65 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $289.10 | $289.10 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| 95% | $274.65 | $274.65 | $8.00 | $2.72 |
| 90% | $260.19 | $260.19 | $7.58 | $2.57 |
| 85% | $245.74 | $245.74 | $7.16 | $2.43 |
| 80% | $231.28 | $231.28 | $6.74 | $2.29 |
| 75% | $216.83 | $216.83 | $6.32 | $2.15 |
| 70% | $202.37 | $202.37 | $5.89 | $2.00 |
| 65% | $187.92 | $187.92 | $5.47 | $1.86 |
| 60% | $173.46 | $173.46 | $5.05 | $1.72 |
| 55% | $159.01 | $159.01 | $4.63 | $1.57 |
| 50% | $144.55 | $144.55 | $4.21 | $1.43 |
| 45% | $130.10 | $130.10 | $3.79 | $1.29 |
| 40% | $115.64 | $115.64 | $3.37 | $1.14 |
| 35% | $101.19 | $101.19 | $2.95 | $1.00 |
| 30% | $86.73 | $86.73 | $2.53 | $0.86 |
| 25% | $72.28 | $72.28 | $2.11 | $0.72 |
| 20% | $57.82 | $57.82 | $1.68 | $0.57 |
| 15% | $43.37 | $43.37 | $1.26 | $0.43 |
| 10% | $28.91 | $28.91 | $0.84 | $0.29 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $25.00 | $25.00 | ||
| Indexed | $4,236.10 | $436.10 | ||
| Supplement | $16.70 | $16.70 | ||
| Total Payment | $477.80 | $477.80 | ||
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $70.50 | $72.40 | ||
| Double | $141.00 | $144.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $473.50 | $473.50 | ||
| Item 7 | $158.10 | $158.10 | ||
| Item 8 | $106.70 | $106.70 | ||
| Item 9 | $91.50 | $91.50 | ||
| Item 10 | $91.50 | $91.50 | ||
| Item 11 | $45.80 | $45.80 | ||
| Item 12 | $23.90 | $23.90 | ||
| Item 13 | $45.80 | $45.80 | ||
| Item 14 | $23.90 | $23.90 | ||
| Item 15 | $35.40 | $35.40 | ||
PART IV INDEXATION FACTOR |
1.013 | |||
| (effective from 20/09/2003) | ||||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/january-2004/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
| FROZEN AND MISCELLANEOUS RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 8 JANUARY 2004 | |||
EDUCATION ALLOWANCE (Effective 08/01/2004) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Primary Students (annual payment) | $186.90 | $191.90 | |
| Secondary Students (fortnightly rates) | |||
| Under 16 & living at home (group A) | $38.40 | $39.40 | |
| 16-17 & living at home (group B) | $169.70 | $174.30 | |
| 18+ & living at home (group C) | $204.20 | $209.70 | |
| Under 16 & living away | $205.00 | $209.96 | |
| 16-17 & living away | $310.10 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & living away | $310.10 | $318.50 | |
| Under 16 & Homeless | $310.10 | $318.50 | |
| 16-17 & Homeless | $310.10 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & Homeless | $310.10 | $318.50 | |
| Tertiary Students (fortnightly rates) | |||
| 16-17 & living at home | $169.70 | $174.30 | |
| 16-17 & living away | $310.10 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & living at home | $204.20 | $209.70 | |
| 18+ & living away | $310.10 | $318.50 | |
| Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) | |||
| Secondary & Tertiary | |||
| Under 16 years | $169.10 | $173.70 | |
| 16-20 years | $310.10 | $318.50 | |
| 21 years & over | $376.70 | $386.90 | |
MAINTENANCE INCOME FREE AREA (Effective 1/07/2003) |
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| Claimant & one child | $1,127.85 | $1,127.85 | |
| Partnered, one child each, | $2,255.70 | $2,255.70 | |
| both partners in receipt | |||
| Partnered, one child, | $1,127.85 | $1,127.85 | |
| one partner in receipt | |||
| For each additional child | $375.95 | $375.95 | |
WITHOUT ADEQUATE MEANS OF SUPPORT (AMS) (Effective 13/07/2000) | |||
| 1st schedule payments | |||
| Widowed mother | $17.68 | $17.68 | |
| Other mother widow/mother/father | L.E. | $17.68 | $17.68 |
| Other mother/father | $10.92 | $10.92 | |
| Section 39(4) child | L.E. | $17.68 | $17.68 |
| Dependants of 2 deceased vets | L.E. | $43.68 | $43.68 |
| 3rd schedule payments | |||
| Other mother/father | L.E. | $4.16 | $4.16 |
| Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 | L.E. | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| All other deceased cases | L.E. | $199.68 | $199.68 |
| Misc incapacity cases | |||
| Parents and others | L.E. | $8.42 | $8.42 |
| Other except 39(4) | L.E. | $21.84 | $21.84 |
| Sec 39(4) child | L.E. | $35.36 | $35.36 |
| AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA | |||
| Effective 20/09/2003 | |||
| Standard rate | L.E. | $452.80 | $452.80 |
| Married rate | L.E. | $378.00 | $378.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS |
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| Funeral Benefit (Effective 1/7/2000) | $572.00 | $572.00 | |
| Decoration Allowance (Effective 13/7/2000 ) | $2.10 | $2.10 | |
| Victoria Cross Allowance (Annual payment effective 1/7/2000) | $2,808.00 | $2,808.00 | |
| Vehicle Allowance (Annual payment effective 20/9/2003 ) | $1,643.20 | $1,643.20 | |
| 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/2004/january-2004/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates
March 2004
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/march-2004
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 1 APRIL 2004 | ||
| (Date of Effect 20/03/2004) | ||
Service Pension |
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| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $436.10 | $447.30 |
| Pension Supplement | $16.70 | $16.90 |
| Total excluding PA | $452.80 | $464.20 |
| Partnered - Each | $364.20 | $373.60 |
| Pension Supplement | $13.80 | $14.00 |
| Total excluding PA | $378.00 | $387.60 |
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Income Support Supplement – ISS | $134.40 | $137.90 |
| Veteran SP War Widow/Widower | $134.40 | $137.90 |
| A higher ceiling may apply to widows/widowers | ||
| continuously in receipt since 1 November 1986 | ||
**Dependent Child Add-On |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Each child under 13 yrs | $88.48 | $88.48 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $123.48 | $123.48 |
| Guardian Allowance | $43.68 | $43.68 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.60 | $24.60 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $94.40 | $95.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $89.20 | $90.20 |
| Shared Renter – Social Security Age Pension | $62.93 | $63.60 |
| **1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $110.88 | $112.14 |
| Partnered - Combined | $110.88 | $112.14 |
| **3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $125.30 | $126.70 |
| Partnered - Combined | $125.30 | $126.70 |
| Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $83.80 | $84.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $136.60 | $138.20 |
| **WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $110.46 | $111.72 |
| Partnered - Combined | $163.52 | $165.34 |
| **These rates only apply to DVA 'saved' child related payment cases. | ||
| Child related payments and rent assistance are paid as part of the Family Tax benefit through the Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years. | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/march-2004/service-pension-rates
Crisis Payment
CRISIS PAYMENT SP/AP/ISS |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $226.40 | $232.10 |
| Partnered - Each | $189.00 | $193.80 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/march-2004/crisis-payment
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 1 APRIL 2004 | ||
Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Partnered - Each | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Spouse, Widow/er | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Each Child | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Base Rate | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| World War One Rate | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Deeming rates |
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| (effective 20 March 2004) | OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Up to Threshold | 2.50% | 3.00% |
| Above Threshold | 4.00% | 5.00% |
Deeming Thresholds |
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| (effective 1 July 2003) | OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $35,600 | $35,600 |
| Partnered - Combined | $59,400 | $59,400 |
Service Pension Taper - (effective 01/07/2000) |
40 cents in the dollar | |
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.90 | $2.90 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Widow's rate | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
Patient Contribution Rate |
$370.58 | $380.10 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Student Child (16-22 years) | $8,135.85 | $8,135.85 |
| Employed Child (under 16 years) | $7,719.40 | $7,719.40 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Mid rate | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Low rate | $4.60 | $4.60 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Low rate | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Low rate | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/march-2004/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 1 APRIL 2004 | ||
| (Date of Effect 20/03/2004) | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $120.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $212.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $212.00 | |
| Additional Free Area per Dependent Child | $24.60 | |
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $935.75 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,460.50 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,295.00 | $1,533.50 |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,164.50 | $2,390.00 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $2,562.00 | $3,039.00 |
| Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows | $1,280.50 | $1,519.00 |
| Ceiling Rate - Partnered | $2,150.00 | $2,375.50 |
| *These increase with dependent children and/or rent | ||
| #These increase with dependent children | ||
Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,280.50 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,150.00 | |
| Adjusted Income is Ordinary Income plus foreign DP and War Widow’s Pension | ||
| ^Cut-off rates are lower because PA is excluded when paid with DP and WWP | ||
Income at which DVA Treatment Ceases (SP cases) |
Partner (combined) | Non-Partnered |
| No children | $598.00 | $343.75 |
| 1 child | $671.60 | $417.35 |
| 2 children | $745.20 | $490.95 |
| For each additional child add $73.60 | ||
Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit (effective 1 July 2001)# |
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| 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 | |
| # Limit increases with dependent children | ||
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $149,500 | $257,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $212,500 | $320,500 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $212,500 | $320,500 |
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $258,250 | $366,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $378,500 | $486,500 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $306,250 | $414,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $473,000 | $581,000 |
| Illness Separated – Combined | $526,000 | $634,000 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $304,250 | $412,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $471,000 | $579,000 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $179,500 | $287,500 |
| 1 child | $186,000 | $294,000 |
| 2 children | $192,500 | $300,500 |
| 3 children | $199,000 | $307,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $264,000 | $372,000 |
| 1 child | $270,750 | $378,750 |
| 2 children | $277,250 | $385,250 |
| 3 children | $283,750 | $391,750 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/march-2004/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 1 APRIL 2004 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $762.60 | $771.00 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| Intermediate Rate | $526.40 | $532.20 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| E D A | $433.65 | $438.45 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $289.10 | $292.30 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| 95% | $274.65 | $277.69 | $8.00 | $2.72 |
| 90% | $260.19 | $263.07 | $7.58 | $2.57 |
| 85% | $245.74 | $248.46 | $7.16 | $2.43 |
| 80% | $231.28 | $233.84 | $6.74 | $2.29 |
| 75% | $216.83 | $219.23 | $6.32 | $2.15 |
| 70% | $202.37 | $204.61 | $5.89 | $2.00 |
| 65% | $187.92 | $190.00 | $5.47 | $1.86 |
| 60% | $173.46 | $175.38 | $5.05 | $1.72 |
| 55% | $159.01 | $160.77 | $4.63 | $1.57 |
| 50% | $144.55 | $146.15 | $4.21 | $1.43 |
| 45% | $130.10 | $131.54 | $3.79 | $1.29 |
| 40% | $115.64 | $116.92 | $3.37 | $1.14 |
| 35% | $101.19 | $102.31 | $2.95 | $1.00 |
| 30% | $86.73 | $87.69 | $2.53 | $0.86 |
| 25% | $72.28 | $73.08 | $2.11 | $0.72 |
| 20% | $57.82 | $58.46 | $1.68 | $0.57 |
| 15% | $43.37 | $43.85 | $1.26 | $0.43 |
| 10% | $28.91 | $29.23 | $0.84 | $0.29 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $25.00 | $25.00 | ||
| Indexed | $436.10 | $447.30 | ||
| Supplement | $16.70 | $16.90 | ||
| Total Payment | $477.80 | $489.20 | ||
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $72.40 | $72.40 | ||
| Double | $144.80 | $144.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $473.50 | $478.70 | ||
| Item 7 | $158.10 | $158.10 | ||
| Item 8 | $106.70 | $106.70 | ||
| Item 9 | $91.50 | $91.50 | ||
| Item 10 | $91.50 | $91.50 | ||
| Item 11 | $45.80 | $45.80 | ||
| Item 12 | $23.90 | $23.90 | ||
| Item 13 | $45.80 | $45.80 | ||
| Item 14 | $23.90 | $23.90 | ||
| Item 15 | $35.40 | $35.40 | ||
PART IV INDEXATION FACTOR |
1.011 | |||
| (effective from 20/03/2004) | ||||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/march-2004/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
| FROZEN AND MISCELLANEOUS RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 1 APRIL 2004 | |||
EDUCATION ALLOWANCE (Effective 08/01/2004) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Primary Students (annual payment) | $191.90 | $191.90 | |
| Secondary Students (fortnightly rates) | |||
| Under 16 & living at home (group A) | $39.40 | $39.40 | |
| 16-17 & living at home (group B) | $174.30 | $174.30 | |
| 18+ & living at home (group C) | $209.70 | $209.70 | |
| Under 16 & living away | $209.96 | $209.96 | |
| 16-17 & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| Under 16 & Homeless | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 16-17 & Homeless | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & Homeless | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| Tertiary Students (fortnightly rates) | |||
| 16-17 & living at home | $174.30 | $174.30 | |
| 16-17 & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & living at home | $209.70 | $209.70 | |
| 18+ & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) | |||
| Secondary & Tertiary | |||
| Under 16 years | $173.70 | $173.70 | |
| 16-20 years | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 21 years & over | $386.90 | $386.90 | |
MAINTENANCE INCOME FREE AREA (Effective 1/07/2003) |
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| Claimant & one child | $1,127.85 | $1,127.85 | |
| Partnered, one child each, | $2,255.70 | $2,255.70 | |
| both partners in receipt | |||
| Partnered, one child, | $1,127.85 | $1,127.85 | |
| one partner in receipt | |||
| For each additional child | $375.95 | $375.95 | |
WITHOUT ADEQUATE MEANS OF SUPPORT (AMS) (Effective 13/07/2000) | |||
| 1st schedule payments | |||
| Widowed mother | $17.68 | $17.68 | |
| Other mother widow/mother/father | L.E. | $17.68 | $17.68 |
| Other mother/father | $10.92 | $10.92 | |
| Section 39(4) child | L.E. | $17.68 | $17.68 |
| Dependants of 2 deceased vets | L.E. | $43.68 | $43.68 |
| 3rd schedule payments | |||
| Other mother/father | L.E. | $4.16 | $4.16 |
| Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 | L.E. | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| All other deceased cases | L.E. | $199.68 | $199.68 |
| Misc incapacity cases | |||
| Parents and others | L.E. | $8.42 | $8.42 |
| Other except 39(4) | L.E. | $21.84 | $21.84 |
| Sec 39(4) child | L.E. | $35.36 | $35.36 |
| AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA | |||
| Effective 20/03/2004 | |||
| Standard rate | L.E. | $452.80 | $464.20 |
| Married rate | L.E. | $378.00 | $387.60 |
MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS |
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| Funeral Benefit (Effective 1/7/2000) | $572.00 | $572.00 | |
| Decoration Allowance (Effective 13/7/2000 ) | $2.10 | $2.10 | |
| Victoria Cross Allowance (Annual payment effective 1/7/2000) | $2,808.00 | $2,808.00 | |
| Vehicle Allowance (Annual payment effective 20/9/2003 ) | $1,643.20 | $1,643.20 | |
| 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/2004/march-2004/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates
July 2004
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/july-2004
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 8 July 2004 | ||
| (Date of Effect 1/07/2004) | ||
Service Pension |
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| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $447.30 | $447.30 |
| Pension Supplement | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Total excluding PA | $464.20 | $464.20 |
| Partnered - Each | $373.60 | $373.60 |
| Pension Supplement | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Total excluding PA | $387.60 | $387.60 |
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Income Support Supplement – ISS | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Veteran SP War Widow/Widower | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| A higher ceiling may apply to widows/widowers | ||
| continuously in receipt since 1 November 1986 | ||
**Dependent Child Add-On |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Each child under 13 yrs | $88.48 | $90.58 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $123.48 | $126.42 |
| Guardian Allowance | $43.68 | $44.66 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.60 | $24.60 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Shared Renter – Social Security Age Pension | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| **1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $112.14 | $112.14 |
| Partnered - Combined | $112.14 | $112.14 |
| **3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Partnered - Combined | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| **WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $111.72 | $111.72 |
| Partnered - Combined | $165.34 | $165.34 |
| **These rates only apply to DVA 'saved' child related payment cases. | ||
| Child related payments and rent assistance are paid as part of the Family Tax benefit through the Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years. | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/july-2004/service-pension-rates
Crisis Payment
CRISIS PAYMENT SP/AP/ISS |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Partnered - Each | $193.80 | $193.80 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/july-2004/crisis-payment
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 8 JULY 2004 | ||
Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Partnered - Each | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Spouse, Widow/er | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Each Child | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Base Rate | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| World War One Rate | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Deeming rates |
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| (effective 20 March 2004) | OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Up to Threshold | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Above Threshold | 5.00% | 5.00% |
Deeming Thresholds |
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| (effective 1 July 2004) | OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $35,600 | $36,400 |
| Partnered - Combined | $59,400 | $60,600 |
Service Pension Taper - (effective 01/07/2000) |
40 cents in the dollar | |
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.90 | $2.90 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Widow's rate | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
Patient Contribution Rate |
$380.10 | $380.10 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Student Child (16-22 years) | $8,135.85 | $8,135.85 |
| Employed Child (under 16 years) | $7,719.40 | $7,719.40 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Mid rate | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Low rate | $4.60 | $4.60 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Low rate | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Low rate | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/july-2004/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 8 JULY 2004 | ||
| (Date of Effect 1/07/2004) | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $122.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $216.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $216.00 | |
| Additional Free Area per Dependent Child | $24.60 | |
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $937.75 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,464.50 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,297.00 | $1,535.50 |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,168.50 | $2,394.00 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $2,566.00 | $3,043.00 |
| Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows | $1,282.50 | $1,521.00 |
| Ceiling Rate - Partnered | $2,154.00 | $2,379.50 |
| *These increase with dependent children and/or rent | ||
| #These increase with dependent children | ||
Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,282.50 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,154.00 | |
| Adjusted Income is Ordinary Income plus foreign DP and War Widow’s Pension | ||
| ^Cut-off rates are lower because PA is excluded when paid with DP and WWP | ||
Income at which DVA Treatment Ceases (SP cases) |
Partner (combined) | Non-Partnered |
| No children | $602.00 | $345.75 |
| 1 child | $675.60 | $419.35 |
| 2 children | $749.20 | $492.95 |
| For each additional child add $73.60 | ||
Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit (effective 1 July 2001)# |
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| 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 | |
| # Limit increases with dependent children | ||
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $153,000 | $263,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $217,500 | $328,000 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $217,500 | $328,000 |
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $261,750 | $372,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $383,500 | $494,000 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $309,750 | $420,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $478,000 | $588,500 |
| Illness Separated – Combined | $531,000 | $641,500 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $307,750 | $418,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $476,000 | $586,500 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $183,000 | $293,500 |
| 1 child | $189,500 | $300,000 |
| 2 children | $196,000 | $306,500 |
| 3 children | $202,500 | $313,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $269,000 | $379,500 |
| 1 child | $275,750 | $386,250 |
| 2 children | $282,250 | $392,750 |
| 3 children | $288,750 | $399,250 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/july-2004/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 8 JULY 2004 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $771.00 | $778.20 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| Intermediate Rate | $532.20 | $535.80 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| E D A | $438.45 | $440.70 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $292.30 | $292.30 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| 95% | $277.69 | $277.69 | $8.00 | $2.72 |
| 90% | $263.07 | $263.07 | $7.58 | $2.57 |
| 85% | $248.46 | $248.46 | $7.16 | $2.43 |
| 80% | $233.84 | $233.84 | $6.74 | $2.29 |
| 75% | $219.23 | $219.23 | $6.32 | $2.15 |
| 70% | $204.61 | $204.61 | $5.89 | $2.00 |
| 65% | $190.00 | $190.00 | $5.47 | $1.86 |
| 60% | $175.38 | $175.38 | $5.05 | $1.72 |
| 55% | $160.77 | $160.77 | $4.63 | $1.57 |
| 50% | $146.15 | $146.15 | $4.21 | $1.43 |
| 45% | $131.54 | $131.54 | $3.79 | $1.29 |
| 40% | $116.92 | $116.92 | $3.37 | $1.14 |
| 35% | $102.31 | $102.31 | $2.95 | $1.00 |
| 30% | $87.69 | $87.69 | $2.53 | $0.86 |
| 25% | $73.08 | $73.08 | $2.11 | $0.72 |
| 20% | $58.46 | $58.46 | $1.68 | $0.57 |
| 15% | $43.85 | $43.85 | $1.26 | $0.43 |
| 10% | $29.23 | $29.23 | $0.84 | $0.29 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $25.00 | $25.00 | ||
| Indexed | $447.30 | $447.30 | ||
| Supplement | $16.90 | $16.90 | ||
| Total Payment | $489.20 | $489.20 | ||
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $72.40 | $72.40 | ||
| Double | $144.80 | $144.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $478.70 | $478.70 | ||
| Item 7 | $158.10 | $158.10 | ||
| Item 8 | $106.70 | $106.70 | ||
| Item 9 | $91.50 | $91.50 | ||
| Item 10 | $91.50 | $91.50 | ||
| Item 11 | $45.80 | $45.80 | ||
| Item 12 | $23.90 | $23.90 | ||
| Item 13 | $45.80 | $45.80 | ||
| Item 14 | $23.90 | $23.90 | ||
| Item 15 | $35.40 | $35.40 | ||
PART IV INDEXATION FACTOR |
1.011 | |||
| (effective from 20/03/2004) | ||||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/july-2004/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
| FROZEN AND MISCELLANEOUS RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 8 JULY 2004 | |||
EDUCATION ALLOWANCE (Effective 08/01/2004) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Primary Students (annual payment) | $191.90 | $191.90 | |
| Secondary Students (fortnightly rates) | |||
| Under 16 & living at home (group A) | $39.40 | $39.40 | |
| 16-17 & living at home (group B) | $174.30 | $174.30 | |
| 18+ & living at home (group C) | $209.70 | $209.70 | |
| Under 16 & living away | $209.96 | $209.96 | |
| 16-17 & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| Under 16 & Homeless | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 16-17 & Homeless | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & Homeless | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| Tertiary Students (fortnightly rates) | |||
| 16-17 & living at home | $174.30 | $174.30 | |
| 16-17 & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & living at home | $209.70 | $209.70 | |
| 18+ & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) | |||
| Secondary & Tertiary | |||
| Under 16 years | $173.70 | $173.70 | |
| 16-20 years | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 21 years & over | $386.90 | $386.90 | |
MAINTENANCE INCOME FREE AREA (Effective 1/07/2004) |
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| Claimant & one child | $1,127.85 | $1,149.75 | |
| Partnered, one child each, | $2,255.70 | $2,299.50 | |
| both partners in receipt | |||
| Partnered, one child, | $1,127.85 | $1,149.75 | |
| one partner in receipt | |||
| For each additional child | $375.95 | $383.25 | |
WITHOUT ADEQUATE MEANS OF SUPPORT (AMS) (Effective 13/07/2000) | |||
| 1st schedule payments | |||
| Widowed mother | $17.68 | $17.68 | |
| Other mother widow/mother/father | L.E. | $17.68 | $17.68 |
| Other mother/father | $10.92 | $10.92 | |
| Section 39(4) child | L.E. | $17.68 | $17.68 |
| Dependants of 2 deceased vets | L.E. | $43.68 | $43.68 |
| 3rd schedule payments | |||
| Other mother/father | L.E. | $4.16 | $4.16 |
| Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 | L.E. | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| All other deceased cases | L.E. | $199.68 | $199.68 |
| Misc incapacity cases | |||
| Parents and others | L.E. | $8.42 | $8.42 |
| Other except 39(4) | L.E. | $21.84 | $21.84 |
| Sec 39(4) child | L.E. | $35.36 | $35.36 |
| AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA | |||
| Effective 20/03/2004 | |||
| Standard rate | L.E. | $464.20 | $464.20 |
| Married rate | L.E. | $387.60 | $387.60 |
MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS |
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| Funeral Benefit (Effective 1/7/2004) | $572.00 | $1,000.00 | |
| Decoration Allowance (Effective 13/7/2000 ) | $2.10 | $2.10 | |
| Victoria Cross Allowance (Annual payment effective 1/7/2004) | $2,808.00 | $3,230.00 | |
| Vehicle Allowance (Annual payment effective 20/9/2003 ) | $1,643.20 | $1,643.20 | |
| 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/2004/july-2004/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates
September 2004
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/september-2004
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 30 September 2004 | ||
| (Date of Effect 20/09/2004) | ||
Service Pension |
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| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $447.30 | $453.60 |
| Pension Supplement | $16.90 | $17.10 |
| Total excluding PA | $464.20 | $470.70 |
| Partnered - Each | $373.60 | $378.80 |
| Pension Supplement | $14.00 | $14.20 |
| Total excluding PA | $387.60 | $393.00 |
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Income Support Supplement – ISS | $137.90 | $139.90 |
| Veteran SP War Widow/Widower | $137.90 | $139.90 |
| A higher ceiling may apply to widows/widowers | ||
| continuously in receipt since 1 November 1986 | ||
**Dependent Child Add-On |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Each child under 13 yrs | $90.58 | $90.58 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $126.42 | $126.42 |
| Guardian Allowance | $44.66 | $44.66 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.60 | $24.60 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $95.40 | $96.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $90.20 | $91.40 |
| Shared Renter – Social Security Age Pension | $63.60 | $64.53 |
| **1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $112.14 | $113.68 |
| Partnered - Combined | $112.14 | $113.68 |
| **3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $126.70 | $128.52 |
| Partnered - Combined | $126.70 | $128.52 |
| Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $84.80 | $86.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $138.20 | $140.20 |
| **WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $111.72 | $113.26 |
| Partnered - Combined | $165.34 | $167.72 |
| **These rates only apply to DVA 'saved' child related payment cases. | ||
| Child related payments and rent assistance are paid as part of the Family Tax benefit through the Family Assistance Office while dependant children are under 16 years. | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/september-2004/service-pension-rates
Crisis Payment
CRISIS PAYMENT SP/AP/ISS |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $232.10 | $235.35 |
| Partnered - Each | $193.80 | $196.50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/september-2004/crisis-payment
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2004 | ||
Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Partnered - Each | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Spouse, Widow/er | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Each Child | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Base Rate | $19.20 | $19.80 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $9.60 | $9.90 |
| World War One Rate | $70.50 | $80.85 |
Deeming rates |
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| (effective 20 March 2004) | OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Up to Threshold | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Above Threshold | 5.00% | 5.00% |
Deeming Thresholds |
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| (effective 1 July 2004) | OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $36,400 | $36,400 |
| Partnered - Combined | $60,600 | $60,600 |
Service Pension Taper - (effective 01/07/2000) |
40 cents in the dollar | |
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.90 | $2.90 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Widow's rate | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
Patient Contribution Rate |
$380.10 | $385.56 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Student Child (16-22 years) | $8,135.85 | $8,135.85 |
| Employed Child (under 16 years) | $7,719.40 | $7,719.40 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $9.90 | $10.10 |
| Mid rate | $6.70 | $6.90 |
| Low rate | $4.60 | $4.70 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $237.10 | $243.00 |
| Low rate | $118.40 | $121.40 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $63.20 | $64.80 |
| Low rate | $31.50 | $32.30 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/september-2004/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 30 September 2004 | ||
| (Date of Effect 20/09/2004) | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $122.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $216.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $216.00 | |
| Additional Free Area per Dependent Child | $24.60 | |
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $949.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,481.50 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,313.25 | $1,555.25 |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,195.50 | $2,424.00 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $2,598.50 | $3,082.50 |
| Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows | $1,298.75 | $1,540.75 |
| Ceiling Rate - Partnered | $2,181.00 | $2,409.50 |
| *These increase with dependent children and/or rent | ||
| #These increase with dependent children | ||
Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,298.75 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,181.00 | |
| Adjusted Income is Ordinary Income plus foreign DP and War Widow’s Pension | ||
| ^Cut-off rates are lower because PA is excluded when paid with DP and WWP | ||
Income at which DVA Treatment Ceases (SP cases) |
Partner (combined) | Non-Partnered |
| No children | $607.50 | $349.00 |
| 1 child | $681.85 | $423.35 |
| 2 children | $756.20 | $497.70 |
| For each additional child add $74.35 | ||
Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit (effective 1 July 2001)# |
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| 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 | |
| # Limit increases with dependent children | ||
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $153,000 | $263,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $217,500 | $328,000 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $217,500 | $328,000 |
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $263,250 | $373.75 |
| Partnered - Combined | $386,000 | $496,500 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $312,000 | $422,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $481,500 | $592,000 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $310,000 | $420,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $479,500 | $590,000 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $183,500 | $294,000 |
| 1 child | $190,000 | $300,500 |
| 2 children | $196,750 | $307,250 |
| 3 children | $203,250 | $313,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $269,750 | $380,250 |
| 1 child | $276,500 | $387,000 |
| 2 children | $283,000 | $393,500 |
| 3 children | $289,750 | $400,250 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/september-2004/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 30 September 2004 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $778.20 | $789.20 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| Intermediate Rate | $535.80 | $543.40 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| E D A | $440.70 | $446.90 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $292.30 | $296.40 | $8.42 | $2.86 |
| 95% | $277.69 | $281.58 | $8.00 | $2.72 |
| 90% | $263.07 | $266.76 | $7.58 | $2.57 |
| 85% | $248.46 | $251.94 | $7.16 | $2.43 |
| 80% | $233.84 | $237.12 | $6.74 | $2.29 |
| 75% | $219.23 | $222.30 | $6.32 | $2.15 |
| 70% | $204.61 | $207.48 | $5.89 | $2.00 |
| 65% | $190.00 | $192.66 | $5.47 | $1.86 |
| 60% | $175.38 | $177.84 | $5.05 | $1.72 |
| 55% | $160.77 | $163.02 | $4.63 | $1.57 |
| 50% | $146.15 | $148.20 | $4.21 | $1.43 |
| 45% | $131.54 | $133.38 | $3.79 | $1.29 |
| 40% | $116.92 | $118.56 | $3.37 | $1.14 |
| 35% | $102.31 | $103.74 | $2.95 | $1.00 |
| 30% | $87.69 | $88.92 | $2.53 | $0.86 |
| 25% | $73.08 | $74.10 | $2.11 | $0.72 |
| 20% | $58.46 | $59.28 | $1.68 | $0.57 |
| 15% | $43.85 | $44.46 | $1.26 | $0.43 |
| 10% | $29.23 | $29.64 | $0.84 | $0.29 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $25.00 | $25.00 | ||
| Indexed | $447.30 | $453.60 | ||
| Supplement | $16.90 | $17.10 | ||
| Total Payment | $489.20 | $495.70 | ||
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $72.40 | $72.40 | ||
| Double | $144.80 | $144.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $478.70 | $485.40 | ||
| Item 7 | $158.10 | $162.10 | ||
| Item 8 | $106.70 | $109.40 | ||
| Item 9 | $91.50 | $93.80 | ||
| Item 10 | $91.50 | $93.80 | ||
| Item 11 | $45.80 | $46.90 | ||
| Item 12 | $23.90 | $24.50 | ||
| Item 13 | $45.80 | $46.90 | ||
| Item 14 | $23.90 | $24.50 | ||
| Item 15 | $35.40 | $36.30 | ||
PART IV INDEXATION FACTOR |
1.014 | |||
| (effective from 20/09/2004) | ||||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/2004/september-2004/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
Disability Pension - VCES, Frozen And Miscellaneous Rates
| FROZEN AND MISCELLANEOUS RATES EFFECTIVE PAYDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2004 | |||
EDUCATION ALLOWANCE (Effective 08/01/2004) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Primary Students (annual payment) | $191.90 | $191.90 | |
| Secondary Students (fortnightly rates) | |||
| Under 16 & living at home (group A) | $39.40 | $39.40 | |
| 16-17 & living at home (group B) | $174.30 | $174.30 | |
| 18+ & living at home (group C) | $209.70 | $209.70 | |
| Under 16 & living away | $209.96 | $209.96 | |
| 16-17 & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| Under 16 & Homeless | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 16-17 & Homeless | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & Homeless | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| Tertiary Students (fortnightly rates) | |||
| 16-17 & living at home | $174.30 | $174.30 | |
| 16-17 & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 18+ & living at home | $209.70 | $209.70 | |
| 18+ & living away | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) | |||
| Secondary & Tertiary | |||
| Under 16 years | $173.70 | $173.70 | |
| 16-20 years | $318.50 | $318.50 | |
| 21 years & over | $386.90 | $386.90 | |
MAINTENANCE INCOME FREE AREA (Effective 1/07/2004) |
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| Claimant & one child | $1,149.75 | $1,149.75 | |
| Partnered, one child each, | $2,299.50 | $2,299.50 | |
| both partners in receipt | |||
| Partnered, one child, | $1,149.75 | $1,149.75 | |
| one partner in receipt | |||
| For each additional child | $383.25 | $383.25 | |
WITHOUT ADEQUATE MEANS OF SUPPORT (AMS) (Effective 13/07/2000) | |||
| 1st schedule payments | |||
| Widowed mother | $17.68 | $17.68 | |
| Other mother widow/mother/father | L.E. | $17.68 | $17.68 |
| Other mother/father | $10.92 | $10.92 | |
| Section 39(4) child | L.E. | $17.68 | $17.68 |
| Dependants of 2 deceased vets | L.E. | $43.68 | $43.68 |
| 3rd schedule payments | |||
| Other mother/father | L.E. | $4.16 | $4.16 |
| Living allowance Reg 3(5) Reg 176 | L.E. | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| All other deceased cases | L.E. | $199.68 | $199.68 |
| Misc incapacity cases | |||
| Parents and others | L.E. | $8.42 | $8.42 |
| Other except 39(4) | L.E. | $21.84 | $21.84 |
| Sec 39(4) child | L.E. | $35.36 | $35.36 |
| AMS Allowances - Regs 32, 34, 34AA | |||
| Effective 20/09/2004 | |||
| Standard rate | L.E. | $464.20 | $470.70 |
| Married rate | L.E. | $387.60 | $393.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS |
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| Funeral Benefit (Effective 1/7/2004) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | |
| Decoration Allowance (Effective 13/7/2000 ) | $2.10 | $2.10 | |
| Victoria Cross Allowance (Annual payment effective 1/7/2004) | $3,230.00 | $3,230.00 | |
| Vehicle Allowance (Annual payment effective 20/9/2004 ) | $1,643.20 | $1,684.80 | |
| 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/2004/september-2004/disability-pension-vces-frozen-and-miscellaneous-rates