1996
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996
January 1996
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/january-1996
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 4 JANUARY 1996 | ||
Service Pension |
||
| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $335.90 | $335.90 |
| Partnered - Each | $280.20 | $280.20 |
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 | $67.20 | $70.40 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $94.10 | $98.40 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $30.10 | $31.50 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| 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 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $129.40 | $129.40 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/january-1996/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 4 JANUARY 1996 | ||
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 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| World War One Rate | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
Deeming rate |
5% | 5% |
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.20 | $5.40 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.60 | $2.70 |
| Widow's rate | $5.20 | $5.40 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.20 | $5.40 |
Maintenance Income Test |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Basic Free Area | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Additional Free Area | $11.40 | $11.40 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Living at home | $6,073.60 | $6,346.60 |
| Living away from home | $6,500.00 | $6,500.00 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Mid rate | $5.30 | $5.30 |
| Low rate | $3.80 | $3.80 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Low rate | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Low rate | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Vehicle Allowance (annual) | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| NEW RATE | ||
Institutional Rate (pre Jan 1991) |
$42.80 | |
| NEW RATE | ||
Patient Contribution Rate |
$357.00 | |
Earnings Credit Maximum Balance |
NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,050.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,100.00 | |
Earnings Credit Accural Rate |
NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $94.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $164.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/january-1996/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 4 JANUARY 1996 | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $94.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $164.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $164.00 | |
| Additional Free Area per Dependent Child | $24.00 | |
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $525.60 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $804.40 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $776.60 | $921.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,295.60 | $1,432.00 |
| Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows | $765.80 | $910.60 |
| Ceiling Rate - Partnered | $1,284.80 | $1,421.20 |
| *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 | $765.80 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,284.80 | |
| 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 | $404.00 | $234.00 |
| 1 child | $456.00 | $286.00 |
| 2 children | $508.00 | $338.00 |
| (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 | $20,191.60 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $33,685.60 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $39,759.20 | |
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $118,000 | $202,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $167,500 | $251,500 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $167,500 | $251,500 |
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $190,000 | $274,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $274,500 | $358,000 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $232,000 | $316,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $356,500 | $440,500 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $230,500 | $314,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $354,500 | $438,500 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $134,500 | $218,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $201,500 | $275,500 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/january-1996/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 4 JANUARY 1996 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $615.10 | $615.10 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $424.50 | $424.50 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $349.95 | $349.95 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $233.30 | $233.30 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $221.64 | $221.64 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $209.97 | $209.97 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $198.31 | $198.31 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $186.64 | $186.64 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $174.98 | $174.98 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $163.31 | $163.31 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $151.65 | $151.65 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $139.98 | $139.98 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $128.32 | $128.32 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $116.65 | $116.65 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $104.99 | $104.99 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $93.32 | $93.32 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $81.66 | $81.66 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $69.99 | $69.99 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $58.33 | $58.33 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $46.66 | $46.66 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $35.00 | $35.00 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $23.33 | $23.33 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Indexed | $335.90 | $335.90 | ||
| Total Payment | $359.90 | $359.90 | ||
| Orphan's Pension | OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $55.90 | $58.40 | ||
| Double | $111.80 | $116.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $381.80 | $381.80 | ||
| Item 7 | $127.40 | $127.40 | ||
| Item 8 | $86.00 | $86.00 | ||
| Item 9 | $73.90 | $73.90 | ||
| Item 10 | $73.90 | $73.90 | ||
| Item 11 | $36.90 | $36.90 | ||
| Item 12 | $19.30 | $19.30 | ||
| Item 13 | $36.90 | $36.90 | ||
| Item 14 | $19.30 | $19.30 | ||
| Item 15 | $28.60 | $28.60 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/january-1996/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
March 1996
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/march-1996
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 28 MARCH 1996 | ||
Service Pension |
||
| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $335.90 | $342.60 |
| Partnered - Each | $280.20 | $285.80 |
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 | $70.40 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $72.40 | $73.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $68.20 | $69.60 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $79.40 | $86.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $79.40 | $86.00 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $90.60 | $97.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $90.60 | $97.40 |
| 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 | $64.40 | $70.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $107.80 | $115.00 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $86.00 | $92.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $129.40 | $137.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/march-1996/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 28 MARCH 1996 | ||
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 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| World War One Rate | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
Deeming rate |
5% | 5% |
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 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Additional Free Area | $11.40 | $11.40 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Living at home | $6,346.60 | $6,346.60 |
| Living away from home | $6,500.00 | $6,793.80 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Mid rate | $5.30 | $5.30 |
| Low rate | $3.80 | $3.80 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Low rate | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Low rate | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Vehicle Allowance (annual) | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| NEW RATE | ||
Institutional Rate (pre Jan 1991) |
$42.80 | |
| NEW RATE | ||
Patient Contribution Rate |
$364.70 | |
Earnings Credit Maximum Balance |
NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $1,050.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $2,100.00 | |
Earnings Credit Accural Rate |
NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $94.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $164.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/march-1996/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 28 MARCH 1996 | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $94.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $164.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $164.00 | |
| Additional Free Area per Dependent Child | $24.00 | |
Adjusted Income before ISS Reduces |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $539.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $826.80 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $790.00 | $937.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,318.00 | $1,457.20 |
| Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows | $779.20 | $926.80 |
| Ceiling Rate - Partnered | $1,307.20 | $1,446.40 |
| *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 | $779.20 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,307.20 | |
| 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 | $416.00 | $240.00 |
| 1 child | $468.00 | $292.00 |
| 2 children | $520.00 | $344.00 |
| (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 | $20,540.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $34,268.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $40,456.00 | |
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $118,000 | $202,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $167,500 | $251,500 |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $167,500 | $251,500 |
Assets before ISS Reduces (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $192,250 | $276,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $278,000 | $362,000 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $234,000 | $318,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $360,000 | $444,000 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $232,250 | $316,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $358,500 | $442,500 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $134,500 | $218,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $191,500 | $275,500 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/march-1996/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 28 MARCH 1996 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $615.10 | $627.40 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $424.50 | $433.00 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $349.95 | $357.00 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $233.30 | $238.00 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $221.64 | $226.10 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $209.97 | $214.20 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $198.31 | $202.30 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $186.64 | $190.40 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $174.98 | $178.50 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $163.31 | $166.60 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $151.65 | $154.70 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $139.98 | $142.80 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $128.32 | $130.90 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $116.65 | $119.00 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $104.99 | $107.10 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $93.32 | $95.20 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $81.66 | $83.30 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $69.99 | $71.40 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $58.33 | $59.50 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $46.66 | $47.60 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $35.00 | $35.70 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $23.33 | $23.80 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Indexed | $335.90 | $342.60 | ||
| Total Payment | $359.90 | $366.60 | ||
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $58.40 | $58.40 | ||
| Double | $116.80 | $116.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $381.80 | $389.40 | ||
| Item 7 | $127.40 | $127.40 | ||
| Item 8 | $86.00 | $86.00 | ||
| Item 9 | $73.90 | $73.90 | ||
| Item 10 | $73.90 | $73.90 | ||
| Item 11 | $36.90 | $36.90 | ||
| Item 12 | $19.30 | $19.30 | ||
| Item 13 | $36.90 | $36.90 | ||
| Item 14 | $19.30 | $19.30 | ||
| Item 15 | $28.60 | $28.60 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/march-1996/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
July 1996
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/july-1996
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 4 JULY 1996 | ||
Service Pension |
||
| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $342.60 | $342.60 |
| Partnered - Each | $285.80 | $285.80 |
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 | $70.40 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| 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 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $137.00 | $137.00 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/july-1996/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 4 JULY 1996 | ||
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 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| World War One Rate | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Deeming rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Up to Threshold | 5% | 5% |
| Above Threshold | 5% | 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 | $34.20 | $36.00 |
| Additional Free Area | $11.40 | $12.00 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Living at home | $6,346.60 | $6,346.60 |
| Living away from home | $6,793.80 | $6,793.80 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Mid rate | $5.30 | $5.30 |
| Low rate | $3.80 | $3.80 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Low rate | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Low rate | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Vehicle Allowance (annual) | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| NEW RATE | ||
Institutional Rate (pre Jan 1991) |
$42.80 | |
| NEW RATE | ||
Patient Contribution Rate |
$364.70 | |
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/1996/july-1996/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 4 JULY 1996 | ||
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 | $543.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $834.80 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $794.00 | $941.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,326.00 | $1,465.20 |
| Ceiling Rate - Veteran Widows | $783.20 | $930.80 |
| Ceiling Rate - Partnered | $1,315.20 | $1,454.40 |
| *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 | $783.20 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,315.20 | |
| 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 | $416.00 | $240.00 |
| 1 child | $468.00 | $292.00 |
| 2 children | $520.00 | $344.00 |
| (Except when the modified rules apply.) For each additional child add $52.00 | ||
Seniors Health Card Taxable Income Limit |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $20,644.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $34,476.00 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $40,664.00 | |
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 | $198,250 | $286,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $286,500 | $375,000 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $240,000 | $328,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $368,500 | $457,000 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $238,250 | $326,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $367,000 | $455,500 |
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/1996/july-1996/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 4 JULY 1996 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $627.40 | $627.40 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $433.00 | $433.00 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $337.00 | $357.00 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $238.00 | $238.00 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $226.10 | $226.10 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $214.20 | $214.20 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $202.30 | $202.30 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $190.40 | $190.40 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $178.50 | $178.50 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $166.60 | $166.60 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $154.70 | $154.70 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $142.80 | $142.80 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $130.90 | $130.90 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $119.00 | $119.00 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $107.10 | $107.10 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $95.20 | $95.20 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $83.30 | $83.30 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $71.40 | $71.40 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $59.50 | $59.50 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $47.60 | $47.60 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $35.70 | $35.70 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $23.80 | $23.80 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Indexed | $342.60 | $342.60 | ||
| Total Payment | $366.60 | $366.60 | ||
| Orphan's Pension | OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $58.40 | $58.40 | ||
| Double | $116.80 | $116.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $389.40 | $389.40 | ||
| Item 7 | $127.40 | $127.40 | ||
| Item 8 | $86.00 | $86.00 | ||
| Item 9 | $73.90 | $73.90 | ||
| Item 10 | $73.90 | $73.90 | ||
| Item 11 | $36.90 | $36.90 | ||
| Item 12 | $19.30 | $19.30 | ||
| Item 13 | $36.90 | $36.90 | ||
| Item 14 | $19.30 | $19.30 | ||
| Item 15 | $28.60 | $28.60 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/july-1996/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
September 1996
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/september-1996
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 26 SEPTEMBER 1996 | ||
Service Pension |
||
| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $342.60 | $346.40 |
| Partnered - Each | $285.80 | $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 | $70.40 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $31.50 | $35.50 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $73.80 | $74.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $69.60 | $70.40 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $86.00 | $87.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $86.00 | $87.00 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $97.40 | $98.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $97.40 | $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 | $70.60 | $71.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $115.00 | $116.20 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $92.80 | $93.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $137.00 | $138.60 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/september-1996/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 26 SEPTEMBER 1996 | ||
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 | $14.80 | $15.40 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.40 | $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 | $6,346.60 |
| Living away from home | $6,793.80 | $6,793.80 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $8.00 | $8.20 |
| Mid rate | $5.30 | $5.50 |
| Low rate | $3.80 | $3.90 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $191.10 | $197.00 |
| Low rate | $95.50 | $98.50 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $50.80 | $52.40 |
| Low rate | $25.40 | $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/1996/september-1996/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 26 SEPTEMBER 1996 | ||
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 |
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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/1996/september-1996/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 26 SEPTEMBER 1996 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $627.40 | $634.30 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $433.00 | $437.80 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $357.00 | $360.90 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $238.00 | $240.60 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $226.10 | $228.57 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $214.20 | $216.54 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $202.30 | $204.51 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $190.40 | $192.48 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $178.50 | $180.45 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $166.60 | $168.42 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $154.70 | $156.39 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $142.80 | $144.36 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $130.90 | $132.33 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $119.00 | $120.30 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $107.10 | $108.27 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $95.20 | $96.24 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $83.30 | $84.21 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $71.40 | $72.18 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $59.50 | $60.15 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $47.60 | $48.12 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $35.70 | $36.09 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $23.80 | $24.06 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Indexed | $342.60 | $346.40 | ||
| Total Payment | $366.60 | $370.40 | ||
| Orphan's Pension | OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $58.40 | $58.40 | ||
| Double | $116.80 | $116.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $389.40 | $393.70 | ||
| Item 7 | $127.40 | $131.30 | ||
| Item 8 | $86.00 | $88.70 | ||
| Item 9 | $73.90 | $76.20 | ||
| Item 10 | $73.90 | $76.20 | ||
| Item 11 | $36.90 | $38.00 | ||
| Item 12 | $19.30 | $19.90 | ||
| Item 13 | $36.90 | $38.00 | ||
| Item 14 | $19.30 | $19.90 | ||
| Item 15 | $28.60 | $29.50 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1996/september-1996/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates