1997
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997
January 1997
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/january-1997
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 2 JANUARY 1997 | ||
Service Pension |
||
| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $346.40 | $346.40 |
| Partnered - Each | $288.90 | $288.90 |
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Income Support Supplement – ISS | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Veteran SP War Widow/Widower | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| 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 | $70.40 | $72.60 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $98.40 | $101.50 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $35.50 | $36.60 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| 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 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $138.60 | $138.60 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/january-1997/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 2 JANUARY 1997 | ||
Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Partnered - Each | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Spouse, Widow/er | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Each Child | $7.00 | $7.00 |
Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Base Rate | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| World War One Rate | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Deeming rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Up to Threshold | 5% | 5% |
| Above Threshold | 7% | 7% |
Deeming Thresholds |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $50,000 | $50,000 |
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.70 | $2.70 |
| Widow's rate | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.40 | $5.40 |
Maintenance Income Test |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Basic Free Area | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Additional Free Area | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Living at home | $6,346.60 | $6,544.20 |
| Living away from home | $6,793.80 | $7,004.40 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $8.00 | $8.20 |
| Mid rate | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Low rate | $3.90 | $3.90 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Low rate | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Low rate | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Vehicle Allowance (annual) | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| NEW RATE | ||
Institutional Rate (pre Jan 1991) |
$42.80 | |
| NEW RATE | ||
Patient Contribution Rate |
$368.20 | |
Earnings Credit Maximum Balance |
NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,100.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,200.00 | |
Earnings Credit Accural Rate |
NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $98.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $172.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/january-1997/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 2 JANUARY 1997 | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $98.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $172.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $172.00 | |
| Additional Free Area per Dependent Child | $24.00 | |
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $550.60 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $847.20 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $801.60 | $950.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,338.40 | $1,479.20 |
| Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows | $790.80 | $940.00 |
| Ceiling Rate - Partnered | $1,327.60 | $1,468.40 |
| *These increase with dependent children and/or rent | ||
| #These increase with dependent children | ||
Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $790.80 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,327.60 | |
| 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 | $424.00 | $244.00 |
| 1 child | $476.00 | $296.00 |
| 2 children | $528.00 | $348.00 |
| (Except when the modified rules apply.) For each additional child add $52.00 | ||
Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $20,841.60 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $34,798.40 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $41,059.20 | |
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $124,000 | $212,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $176,000 | $264,500 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $176,000 | $264,500 |
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $199,500 | $288,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $288,500 | $377,000 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $241,500 | $330,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $370,500 | $459,000 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $239,500 | $328,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $369,000 | $457,500 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $141,250 | $229,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $201,500 | $290,000 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/january-1997/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 2 JANUARY 1997 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $634.30 | $634.30 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $437.80 | $437.80 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $360.90 | $360.90 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $240.60 | $240.60 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $228.57 | $228.57 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $216.54 | $216.54 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $204.51 | $204.51 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $192.48 | $192.48 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $180.45 | $180.45 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $168.42 | $168.42 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $156.39 | $156.39 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $144.36 | $144.36 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $132.33 | $132.33 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $120.30 | $120.30 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $108.27 | $108.27 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $96.24 | $96.24 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $84.21 | $84.21 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $72.18 | $72.18 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $60.15 | $60.15 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $48.12 | $48.12 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $36.09 | $36.09 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $24.06 | $24.06 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Indexed | $346.40 | $346.40 | ||
| Total Payment | $370.40 | $370.40 | ||
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $58.40 | $60.20 | ||
| Double | $116.80 | $120.40 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $393.70 | $393.70 | ||
| Item 7 | $131.30 | $131.30 | ||
| Item 8 | $88.70 | $88.70 | ||
| Item 9 | $76.20 | $76.20 | ||
| Item 10 | $76.20 | $76.20 | ||
| Item 11 | $38.00 | $38.00 | ||
| Item 12 | $19.90 | $19.90 | ||
| Item 13 | $38.00 | $38.00 | ||
| Item 14 | $19.90 | $19.90 | ||
| Item 15 | $29.50 | $29.50 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/january-1997/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
VCES Rates
|
EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 1997 |
|||
Primary (annual rate) |
$160.00 | ||
Secondary/Tertiary (fortnightly rates) |
At Home | Living Away From Home | Homeless Students |
| Under 16 years | $33.00 | $160.00 | $239.30 |
| 16-17 years | $145.00 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| 18 years and over | $174.30 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) |
|||
| Under 16 | $160.00 | ||
| 16-20 years | $264.70 | ||
| 21 years and over
|
$321.50 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/january-1997/vces-rates
March 1997
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/march-1997
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 27 MARCH 1997 | ||
Service Pension |
||
| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $346.40 | $347.80 |
| Partnered - Each | $288.90 | $290.10 |
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Income Support Supplement – ISS | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Veteran SP War Widow/Widower | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| 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 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $74.60 | $74.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $70.40 | $70.60 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $87.00 | $87.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $87.00 | $87.40 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $98.40 | $98.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $98.40 | $98.80 |
| 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 | $71.40 | $71.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $116.20 | $116.60 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $93.80 | $94.20 |
| Partnered - Combined | $138.60 | $139.20 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/march-1997/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 27 MARCH 1997 | ||
Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Partnered - Each | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Spouse, Widow/er | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Each Child | $7.00 | $7.00 |
Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Base Rate | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| World War One Rate | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Deeming rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Up to Threshold | 5% | 4% |
| Above Threshold | 7% | 6% |
Deeming Thresholds |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $50,000 | $50,000 |
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.70 | $2.70 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Widow's rate | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.40 | $5.40 |
Maintenance Income Test |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Basic Free Area | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Additional Free Area | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Living at home | $6,544.20 | $6,544.20 |
| Living away from home | $7,004.40 | $7,004.40 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Mid rate | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Low rate | $3.90 | $3.90 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Low rate | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Low rate | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Vehicle Allowance (annual) | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| NEW RATE | ||
Institutional Rate (pre Jan 1991) |
$42.80 | |
| NEW RATE | ||
Patient Contribution Rate |
$369.60 | |
Earnings Credit Maximum Balance |
NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,100.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,200.00 | |
Earnings Credit Accural Rate |
NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $98.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $172.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/march-1997/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 27 MARCH 1997 | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $98.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $172.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $172.00 | |
| Additional Free Area per Dependent Child | $24.00 | |
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $553.40 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $852.00 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $804.40 | $954.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,343.20 | $1,484.40 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $792.40 | $942.00 |
| Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows | $790.80 | $940.40 |
| Ceiling Rate - Partnered | $1,327.60 | $1,468.80 |
| *These increase with dependent children and/or rent | ||
| #These increase with dependent children | ||
Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $793.60 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,332.40 | |
| 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 | $428.00 | $244.00 |
| 1 child | $480.00 | $296.00 |
| 2 children | $532.00 | $348.00 |
| (Except when the modified rules apply.) For each additional child add $52.00 | ||
Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $20,914.40 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $34,923.20 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $41,204.80 | |
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $124,000 | $212,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $176,000 | $264,500 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $176,000 | $264,500 |
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $200,000 | $288,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $289,500 | $378,000 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $241,750 | $330,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $371,500 | $460,000 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $240,000 | $328,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $369,500 | $458,000 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $141,250 | $229,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $201,500 | $290,000 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/march-1997/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 27 MARCH 1997 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $634.30 | $636.80 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $437.80 | $439.60 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $360.90 | $362.40 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $240.60 | $241.60 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $228.57 | $229.52 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $216.54 | $217.44 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $204.51 | $205.36 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $192.48 | $193.28 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $180.45 | $181.20 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $168.42 | $169.12 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $156.39 | $157.04 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $144.36 | $144.96 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $132.33 | $132.88 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $120.30 | $120.80 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $108.27 | $108.72 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $96.24 | $96.64 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $84.21 | $84.56 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $72.18 | $72.48 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $60.15 | $60.40 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $48.12 | $48.32 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $36.09 | $36.24 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $24.06 | $24.16 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Indexed | $346.40 | $347.80 | ||
| Total Payment | $370.40 | $371.80 | ||
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $60.20 | $60.20 | ||
| Double | $120.40 | $120.40 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $393.70 | $395.30 | ||
| Item 7 | $131.30 | $131.30 | ||
| Item 8 | $88.70 | $88.70 | ||
| Item 9 | $76.20 | $76.20 | ||
| Item 10 | $76.20 | $76.20 | ||
| Item 11 | $38.00 | $38.00 | ||
| Item 12 | $19.90 | $19.90 | ||
| Item 13 | $38.00 | $38.00 | ||
| Item 14 | $19.90 | $19.90 | ||
| Item 15 | $29.50 | $29.50 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/march-1997/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
VCES Rates
| EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 1997 | |||
Primary (annual rate) |
$160.00 | ||
Secondary/Tertiary (fortnightly rates) |
At Home | Living Away From Home | Homeless Students |
| Under 16 years | $33.00 | $160.00 | $239.30 |
| 16-17 years | $145.00 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| 18 years and over | $174.30 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) |
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| Under 16 | $160.00 | ||
| 16-20 years | $264.70 | ||
| 21 years and over | $321.50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/march-1997/vces-rates
July 1997
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/july-1997
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 3 JULY 1997 | ||
Service Pension |
||
| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $347.80 | $347.80 |
| Partnered - Each | $290.10 | $290.10 |
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Income Support Supplement – ISS | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Veteran SP War Widow/Widower | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| 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 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| 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 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Partnered - Combined | $139.20 | $139.20 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/july-1997/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 3 JULY 1997 | ||
Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Partnered - Each | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Spouse, Widow/er | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Each Child | $7.00 | $7.00 |
Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Base Rate | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| World War One Rate | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Deeming rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Up to Threshold | 4% | 4% |
| Above Threshold | 6% | 6% |
Deeming Thresholds |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $30,000 | $30,400 |
| Partnered - Combined | $50,000 | $50,600 |
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.70 | $2.70 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Widow's rate | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.40 | $5.40 |
Maintenance Income Test |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Basic Free Area | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Additional Free Area | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Living at home | $6,544.20 | $6,544.20 |
| Living away from home | $7,004.40 | $7,004.40 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Mid rate | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Low rate | $3.90 | $3.90 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Low rate | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Low rate | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Vehicle Allowance (annual) | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| NEW RATE | ||
Institutional Rate (pre Jan 1991) |
$42.80 | |
| NEW RATE | ||
Patient Contribution Rate |
$369.60 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/july-1997/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 3 JULY 1997 | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $100.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $176.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $176.00 | |
| Additional Free Area per Dependent Child | $24.00 | |
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $555.40 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $856.00 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $806.40 | $956.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,347.20 | $1,488.40 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $794.40 | $944.00 |
| Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows | $790.80 | $940.40 |
| Ceiling Rate - Partnered | $1,327.60 | $1,468.80 |
| *These increase with dependent children and/or rent | ||
| #These increase with dependent children | ||
Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $795.60 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,336.40 | |
| 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 | $428.00 | $246.00 |
| 1 child | $480.00 | $298.00 |
| 2 children | $532.00 | $350.00 |
| (Except when the modified rules apply.) For each additional child add $52.00 | ||
Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $20,966.40 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $35,027.20 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $41,308.80 | |
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $125,750 | $215,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $178,500 | $268,500 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $178,500 | $268,500 |
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $201,750 | $291,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $292,000 | $382,000 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $243,500 | $333,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $374,000 | $464,000 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $241,750 | $331,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $372,000 | $462,000 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $143,250 | $233,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $204,500 | $294,500 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/july-1997/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 3 JULY 1997 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $636.80 | $636.80 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $439.60 | $439.60 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $362.40 | $362.40 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $241.60 | $241.60 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $228.57 | $229.52 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $216.54 | $217.44 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $204.51 | $205.36 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $192.48 | $193.28 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $180.45 | $181.20 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $168.42 | $169.12 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $156.39 | $157.04 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $144.36 | $144.96 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $132.33 | $132.88 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $120.30 | $120.80 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $108.27 | $108.72 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $96.24 | $96.64 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $84.21 | $84.56 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $72.18 | $72.48 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $60.15 | $60.40 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $48.12 | $48.32 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $36.09 | $36.24 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $24.06 | $24.16 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Indexed | $347.80 | $347.80 | ||
| Total Payment | $371.80 | $371.80 | ||
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $60.20 | $60.20 | ||
| Double | $120.40 | $120.40 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $395.30 | $395.30 | ||
| Item 7 | $131.30 | $131.30 | ||
| Item 8 | $88.70 | $88.70 | ||
| Item 9 | $76.20 | $76.20 | ||
| Item 10 | $76.20 | $76.20 | ||
| Item 11 | $38.00 | $38.00 | ||
| Item 12 | $19.90 | $19.90 | ||
| Item 13 | $38.00 | $38.00 | ||
| Item 14 | $19.90 | $19.90 | ||
| Item 15 | $29.50 | $29.50 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/july-1997/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
VCES Rates
| EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 1997 | |||
Primary (annual rate) |
$160.00 | ||
Secondary/Tertiary (fortnightly rates) |
At Home | Living Away From Home | Homeless Students |
| Under 16 years | $33.00 | $160.00 | $239.30 |
| 16-17 years | $145.00 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| 18 years and over | $174.30 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) |
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| Under 16 | $160.00 | ||
| 16-20 years | $264.70 | ||
| 21 years and over | $321.50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/july-1997/vces-rates
September 1997
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/september-1997
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 25 SEPTEMBER 1997 | ||
Service Pension |
||
| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $347.80 | $347.80 |
| Partnered - Each | $290.10 | $290.10 |
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Income Support Supplement – ISS | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Veteran SP War Widow/Widower | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| 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 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| 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 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Partnered - Combined | $139.20 | $139.20 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/september-1997/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 25 SEPTEMBER 1997 | ||
Remote Area Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Partnered - Each | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Spouse, Widow/er | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Each Child | $7.00 | $7.00 |
Telephone Allowance (Paid Quarterly) |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Base Rate | $15.40 | $15.60 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.70 | $7.80 |
| World War One Rate | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Deeming rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Up to Threshold | 4% | 3% |
| Above Threshold | 6% | 5% |
Deeming Thresholds |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $30,400 | $30,400 |
| Partnered - Combined | $50,600 | $50,600 |
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.70 | $2.70 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Widow's rate | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.40 | $5.40 |
Maintenance Income Test |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Basic Free Area | $36.00 | $36.60 |
| Additional Free Area | $12.00 | $12.20 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Living at home | $6,544.20 | $6,544.20 |
| Living away from home | $7,004.40 | $7,004.40 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Mid rate | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Low rate | $3.90 | $3.90 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $197.00 | $197.60 |
| Low rate | $98.50 | $98.80 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $52.40 | $52.60 |
| Low rate | $26.20 | $26.30 |
| Vehicle Allowance (annual) | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| NEW RATE | ||
Institutional Rate (pre Jan 1991) |
$42.80 | |
| NEW RATE | ||
Patient Contribution Rate |
$369.60 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/september-1997/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 25 SEPTEMBER 1997 | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $100.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $176.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $176.00 | |
| Additional Free Area per Dependent Child | $24.00 | |
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $555.40 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $856.00 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $806.40 | $956.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,347.20 | $1,488.40 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $794.40 | $944.00 |
| Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows | $790.80 | $940.40 |
| Ceiling Rate - Partnered | $1,327.60 | $1,468.80 |
| *These increase with dependent children and/or rent | ||
| #These increase with dependent children | ||
Adjusted Income at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $795.60 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,336.40 | |
| 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 | $428.00 | $246.00 |
| 1 child | $480.00 | $298.00 |
| 2 children | $532.00 | $350.00 |
| (Except when the modified rules apply.) For each additional child add $52.00 | ||
Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $20,966.40 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $35,027.20 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $41,308.80 | |
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $125,750 | $215,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $178,500 | $268,500 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $178,500 | $268,500 |
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $201,750 | $291,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $292,000 | $382,000 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $243,500 | $333,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $374,000 | $464,000 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $241,750 | $331,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $372,000 | $462,000 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $143,250 | $233,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $204,500 | $294,500 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/september-1997/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 25 SEPTEMBER 1997 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $636.80 | $636.80 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $439.60 | $439.60 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $362.40 | $362.40 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $241.60 | $241.60 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $229.52 | $229.52 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $217.44 | $217.44 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $205.36 | $205.36 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $193.28 | $193.28 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $181.20 | $181.20 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $169.12 | $169.12 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $157.04 | $157.04 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $144.96 | $144.96 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $132.88 | $132.88 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $120.80 | $120.80 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $108.72 | $108.72 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $96.64 | $96.64 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $84.56 | $84.56 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $72.48 | $72.48 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $60.40 | $60.40 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $48.32 | $48.32 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $36.24 | $36.24 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $24.16 | $24.16 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Indexed | $347.80 | $347.80 | ||
| Total Payment | $371.80 | $371.80 | ||
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $60.20 | $60.20 | ||
| Double | $120.40 | $120.40 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $395.30 | $395.30 | ||
| Item 7 | $131.30 | $131.70 | ||
| Item 8 | $88.70 | $89.00 | ||
| Item 9 | $76.20 | $76.40 | ||
| Item 10 | $76.20 | $76.40 | ||
| Item 11 | $38.00 | $38.10 | ||
| Item 12 | $19.90 | $20.00 | ||
| Item 13 | $38.00 | $38.10 | ||
| Item 14 | $19.90 | $20.00 | ||
| Item 15 | $29.50 | $29.60 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/september-1997/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
VCES Rates
| EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 1997 | |||
Primary (annual rate) |
$160.00 | ||
Secondary/Tertiary (fortnightly rates) |
At Home | Living Away From Home | Homeless Students |
| Under 16 years | $33.00 | $160.00 | $239.30 |
| 16-17 years | $145.00 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| 18 years and over | $174.30 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
Double Orphans (fortnightly rates) |
|||
| Under 16 | $160.00 | ||
| 16-20 years | $264.70 | ||
| 21 years and over | $321.50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1997/september-1997/vces-rates