1995
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995
January 1995
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/january-1995
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 5 JANUARY 1995 | ||
Service Pension |
||
| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $321.60 | $321.60 |
| Partnered - Each | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $268.20 | $268.20 |
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Income Support Supplement – ISS | $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 | $64.20 | $67.20 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $90.60 | $94.10 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $29.60 | $30.10 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Partnered - Combined | $65.20 | $68.20 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
| SEPARATED SPOUSE/WIDOW/ER | ||
| With or without children | $69.20 | $69.20 |
Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Partnered - Combined | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Partnered - Combined | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| SEPARATED SPOUSE/WIDOW/ER | ||
| With or without children | $61.80 | $61.80 |
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 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| World War One Rate | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/january-1995/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 5 JANUARY 1995 | |
| NEW RATE | |
Deeming rate |
4% |
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.20 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.60 |
| Widow's rate | $5.20 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.20 |
Maintenance Income Test |
NEW RATE |
| Basic Free Area | $33.30 |
| Additional Free Area | $11.10 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
NEW RATE |
| Living at home | $6,073.60 |
| Living away from home | $6,500.00 |
Clothing Allowance |
NEW RATE |
| High rate | $7.70 |
| Mid rate | $5.10 |
| Low rate | $3.60 |
Attendant Allowance |
NEW RATE |
| High rate | $182.90 |
| Low rate | $91.40 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
NEW RATE |
| High rate | $48.60 |
| Low rate | $24.30 |
| Vehicle Allowance (annual) | $780.00 |
| NEW RATE | |
Institutional Rate (pre Jan 1991) |
$42.80 |
| NEW RATE | |
Patient Contribution Rate |
$338.10 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/january-1995/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 5 JANUARY 1995 | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $90.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $156.00 | |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $90.00 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not A Member Of A Couple | $743.60 | $882.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,239.20 | $1,369.60 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $624.80 | $763.20 |
Income at which DVA Treatment Ceases (SP cases) |
Partner (combined) | Non-Partnered |
| No children | $384.00 | $222.00 |
| 1 child | $436.00 | $274.00 |
| 2 children | $488.00 | $326.00 |
| 3 children | $540.00 | $378.00 |
| 4 children | $592.00 | $430.00 |
| 5 children | $644.00 | $482.00 |
| (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 | $19,333.60 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $32,219.20 | |
| Illness Separated - Each | $19,021.60 | |
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $115,000 | $197,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $163,500 | $245,500 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $115,000 | $197,000 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $224,000 | $306,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $344,500 | $426,500 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $131,250 | $213,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $187,000 | $269,000 |
Maintenance Income Test |
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| Basic Free area | $33.30 | |
| Additional Free Area | $11.10 | |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/january-1995/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 5 JANUARY 1995 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $589.00 | $589.00 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $406.40 | $406.40 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $335.10 | $335.10 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $223.40 | $223.40 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $212.23 | $212.23 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $201.06 | $201.06 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $189.89 | $189.89 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $178.72 | $178.72 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $167.55 | $167.55 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $156.38 | $156.38 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $145.21 | $145.21 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $134.04 | $134.04 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $122.87 | $122.87 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $111.70 | $111.70 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $100.53 | $100.53 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $89.36 | $89.36 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $78.19 | $78.19 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $67.02 | $67.02 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $55.85 | $55.85 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $44.68 | $44.68 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $33.51 | $33.51 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $22.34 | $22.34 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $345.60 | $345.60 | ||
| Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Total Payment | $321.60 | $321.60 | ||
| Orphan's Pension | OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $55.00 | $55.90 | ||
| Double | $109.90 | $111.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $365.60 | $365.60 | ||
| Item 7 | $121.90 | $121.90 | ||
| Item 8 | $82.30 | $82.30 | ||
| Item 9 | $70.70 | $70.70 | ||
| Item 10 | $70.70 | $70.70 | ||
| Item 11 | $35.30 | $35.30 | ||
| Item 12 | $18.50 | $18.50 | ||
| Item 13 | $35.30 | $35.30 | ||
| Item 14 | $18.50 | $18.50 | ||
| Item 15 | $27.40 | $27.40 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/january-1995/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
March 1995
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/march-1995
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 30 MARCH 1995 | ||
Service Pension |
||
| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $321.60 | $326.10 |
| Partnered - Each | $268.20 | $272.00 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $268.20 | $326.10 |
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Income Support Supplement – ISS | $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 | $67.20 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $69.20 | $70.20 |
| Partnered - Combined | $65.20 | $66.20 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $69.20 | $70.20 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $76.00 | $77.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $76.00 | $77.00 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $76.00 | $77.00 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $86.80 | $88.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $86.80 | $88.00 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $86.80 | $88.00 |
| Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
| SEPARATED SPOUSE/WIDOW/ER | ||
| With or without children | $69.20 | $70.20 |
Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $61.80 | $62.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $103.20 | $104.60 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $61.80 | $62.60 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $82.20 | $83.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $123.80 | $125.60 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $82.20 | $83.40 |
| SEPARATED SPOUSE/WIDOW/ER | ||
| With or without children | $61.80 | $62.60 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/march-1995/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 30 MARCH 1995 | ||
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 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| World War One Rate | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
Deeming rate |
4% | 4% |
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.20 | $5.20 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.60 | $2.60 |
| Widow's rate | $5.20 | $5.20 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.20 | $5.20 |
Maintenance Income Test |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Basic Free Area | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Additional Free Area | $11.10 | $11.10 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Living at home | $6,073.60 | $6,073.60 |
| Living away from home | $6,500.00 | $6,500.00 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Mid rate | $5.10 | $5.10 |
| Low rate | $3.60 | $3.60 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Low rate | $91.40 | $91.40 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Low rate | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Vehicle Allowance (annual) | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| NEW RATE | ||
Institutional Rate (pre Jan 1991) |
$42.80 | |
| NEW RATE | ||
Patient Contribution Rate |
$346.50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/march-1995/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 30 MARCH 1995 | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $90.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $156.00 | |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $90.00 | |
Ordinary Income Free Area - ISS |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $502.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $763.60 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not A Member Of A Couple | $752.60 | $893.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,254.40 | $1,386.80 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $752.60 | $893.00 |
Income at which ISS Ceases |
Basic Pension** | Max. RA# |
| Not A Member Of A Couple | $746.20 | $886.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,252.00 | $1,384.40 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $746.20 | $886.60 |
Income at which DVA Treatment Ceases (SP cases) |
Partner (combined) | Non-Partnered |
| No children | $392.00 | $226.00 |
| 1 child | $444.00 | $278.00 |
| 2 children | $496.00 | $330.00 |
| 3 children | $548.00 | $382.00 |
| 4 children | $600.00 | $434.00 |
| 5 children | $652.00 | $486.00 |
| (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 | $19,567.60 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $32,614.40 | |
| Illness Separated - Each | $19,255.60 | |
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $115,000 | $197,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $163,500 | $245,500 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $115,000 | $197,000 |
Assets Value Limit - ISS |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $183,500 | $265,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $264,500 | $346,500 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $183,500 | $265,500 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $225,000 | $307,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $347,000 | $429,000 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $223,750 | $305,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $345,000 | $427,000 |
Assets at which DVA Treatment SP Ceases |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $131,250 | $213,250 |
| Partnered - Combined | $187,000 | $269,000 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/march-1995/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 30 MARCH 1995 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $589.00 | $597.20 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $406.40 | $412.10 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $335.10 | $339.75 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $223.40 | $226.50 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $212.23 | $215.18 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $201.06 | $203.85 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $189.89 | $192.53 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $178.72 | $181.20 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $167.55 | $169.88 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $156.38 | $158.55 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $145.21 | $147.23 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $134.04 | $135.90 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $122.87 | $124.58 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $111.70 | $113.25 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $100.53 | $101.93 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $89.36 | $90.60 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $78.19 | $79.28 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $67.02 | $67.95 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $55.85 | $56.63 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $44.68 | $45.30 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $33.51 | $33.98 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $22.34 | $22.65 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Indexed | $321.60 | $326.10 | ||
| Total Payment | $345.60 | $345.60 | ||
| Orphan's Pension | OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $55.90 | $55.90 | ||
| Double | $111.80 | $111.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $365.60 | $370.70 | ||
| Item 7 | $121.90 | $121.90 | ||
| Item 8 | $82.30 | $82.30 | ||
| Item 9 | $70.70 | $70.70 | ||
| Item 10 | $70.70 | $70.70 | ||
| Item 11 | $35.30 | $35.30 | ||
| Item 12 | $18.50 | $18.50 | ||
| Item 13 | $35.30 | $35.30 | ||
| Item 14 | $18.50 | $18.50 | ||
| Item 15 | $27.40 | $27.40 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/march-1995/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
July 1995
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/july-1995
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 6 JULY 1995 | ||
Service Pension |
||
| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $326.10 | $326.10 |
| Partnered - Each | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $326.10 | $326.10 |
Ceiling rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Income Support Supplement – ISS | $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 | $67.20 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Partnered - Combined | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Unless specifically mentioned the rates for clients separated for medical reasons are the same as those for "not members of a couple". | ||
| SEPARATED SPOUSE/WIDOW/ER | ||
| With or without children | $70.20 | $70.20 |
Rent Assistance Thresholds |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Illness Separated - Each | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| SEPARATED SPOUSE/WIDOW/ER | ||
| With or without children | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/july-1995/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 6 JULY 1995 | ||
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 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| World War One Rate | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
Deeming rate |
4% | 5% |
Pharmaceutical Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $5.20 | $5.20 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.60 | $2.60 |
| Widow's rate | $5.20 | $5.20 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.20 | $5.20 |
Maintenance Income Test |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Basic Free Area | $33.30 | $34.20 |
| Additional Free Area | $11.10 | $11.40 |
Income Limits for Student Child and Earnings Limit for an Employed Child |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| Living at home | $6,073.60 | $6,073.60 |
| Living away from home | $6,500.00 | $6,500.00 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Mid rate | $5.10 | $5.10 |
| Low rate | $3.60 | $3.60 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Low rate | $91.40 | $91.40 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Low rate | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Vehicle Allowance (annual) | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| NEW RATE | ||
Institutional Rate (pre Jan 1991) |
$42.80 | |
| NEW RATE | ||
Patient Contribution Rate |
$346.50 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/july-1995/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 6 JULY 1995 | ||
Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $94.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $164.00 | |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $94.00 | |
Ordinary Income Free Area - ISS |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $506.00 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $771.60 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not A Member Of A Couple | $756.60 | $897.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,262.40 | $1,394.80 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $756.60 | $897.00 |
Income at which ISS Ceases |
Basic Pension** | Max. RA# |
| Not A Member Of A Couple | $746.20 | $886.60 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,252.00 | $1,384.40 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $746.20 | $886.60 |
Income at which DVA Treatment Ceases (SP cases) |
Partner (combined) | Non-Partnered |
| No children | $392.00 | $226.00 |
| 1 child | $444.00 | $278.00 |
| 2 children | $496.00 | $330.00 |
| 3 children | $548.00 | $382.00 |
| 4 children | $600.00 | $434.00 |
| 5 children | $652.00 | $486.00 |
| (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 | $19,671.60 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $32,822.40 | |
| Illness Separated - Each | $19,359.60 | |
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $118,000 | $202,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $167,500 | $251,500 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $118,000 | $202,000 |
Assets Value Limit - ISS |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $186,500 | $270,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $269,000 | $353,000 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $186,500 | $270,750 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $228,500 | $312,500 |
| Partnered - Combined | $351,000 | $435,000 |
Assets at which ISS/DSS Age Pension Ceases (excludes PA) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $226,750 | $310,750 |
| Partnered - Combined | $349,000 | $433,000 |
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/1995/july-1995/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 6 JULY 1995 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $597.20 | $597.20 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $412.10 | $412.10 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $339.75 | $339.75 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $226.50 | $226.50 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $215.18 | $215.18 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $203.85 | $203.85 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $192.53 | $192.53 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $181.20 | $181.20 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $169.88 | $169.88 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $158.55 | $158.55 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $147.23 | $147.23 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $135.90 | $135.90 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $124.58 | $124.58 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $113.25 | $113.25 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $101.93 | $101.93 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $90.60 | $90.60 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $79.28 | $79.28 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $67.95 | $67.95 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $56.63 | $56.63 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $45.30 | $45.30 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $33.98 | $33.98 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $22.65 | $22.65 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Indexed | $326.10 | $326.10 | ||
| Total Payment | $350.10 | $350.10 | ||
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $55.90 | $55.90 | ||
| Double | $111.80 | $111.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $370.70 | $370.70 | ||
| Item 7 | $121.90 | $121.90 | ||
| Item 8 | $82.30 | $82.30 | ||
| Item 9 | $70.70 | $70.70 | ||
| Item 10 | $70.70 | $70.70 | ||
| Item 11 | $35.30 | $35.30 | ||
| Item 12 | $18.50 | $18.50 | ||
| Item 13 | $35.30 | $35.30 | ||
| Item 14 | $18.50 | $18.50 | ||
| Item 15 | $27.40 | $27.40 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/july-1995/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates
September 1995
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/september-1995
Service Pension Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 28 SEPTEMBER 1995 | ||
Service Pension |
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| These rates exclude Pharmaceutical Allowance (P.A). | ||
| OLD RATE | NEW RATE | |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $326.10 | $335.90 |
| Partnered - Each | $272.00 | $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 | $67.20 |
| Each child 13 to 15 yrs | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Each non-prescribed student child | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Guardian Allowance | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Additional free area for children | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Rent Assistance Rates |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| NO CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $70.20 | $72.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| 1 - 2 CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| 3 OR MORE CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| 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 | $62.60 | $64.40 |
| Partnered - Combined | $104.60 | $107.80 |
| WITH CHILDREN | ||
| Not a Member of a Couple | $83.40 | $86.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $125.60 | $129.40 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/september-1995/service-pension-rates
Service & Disability Pension Allowance Rates
| ALLOWANCES EFFECTIVE 28 SEPTEMBER 1995 | ||
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 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 1/2 Base Rate | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 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 | $5.20 |
| Partnered - Each | $2.60 | $2.60 |
| Widow's rate | $5.20 | $5.20 |
| Orphan's rate | $5.20 | $5.20 |
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 | $6,073.60 |
| Living away from home | $6,500.00 | $6,500.00 |
Clothing Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $7.70 | $8.00 |
| Mid rate | $5.10 | $5.30 |
| Low rate | $3.60 | $3.80 |
Attendant Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $182.90 | $191.10 |
| Low rate | $91.40 | $95.50 |
Recreation Transport Allowance |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE |
| High rate | $48.60 | $50.80 |
| Low rate | $24.30 | $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 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/september-1995/service-disability-pension-allowance-rates
Service Pension Income & Assets Limit
| LIMITS EFFECTIVE 28 SEPTEMBER 1995 | ||
Ordinary Income Free Area |
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| 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 | |
Income at which SP Ceases |
Basic Pension* | Max. RA# |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $776.20 | $921.00 |
| Partnered - Combined | $1,295.20 | $1,431.60 |
| 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 | ||
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 |
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| Not a Member of a Couple | $20,181.20 | |
| Partnered - Combined | $33,675.20 | |
| Illness Separated - Combined | $39,738.40 | |
Assets Value Limit |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $118,000.00 | $202,000 |
| Partnered - Combined | $167,500.00 | $251,500 |
| Separated Spouse, Widow/er | $118,000.00 | $202,000 |
Assets at which SP Ceases (No RA in payment) |
Low limit | High limit |
| Not a Member of a Couple | $231,750 | $315,750 |
| 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 | $230,000 | $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 | $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/1995/september-1995/service-pension-income-assets-limit
Disability Pension Fortnightly Rates
| FORTNIGHTLY RATES EFFECTIVE 28 SEPTEMBER 1995 | ||||
Disability pensions |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | SPOUSE RATE | CHILD RATE |
| Special Rate | $597.20 | $615.10 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| Intermediate Rate | $412.10 | $424.50 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| E D A | $339.75 | $349.95 | ||
| General Rate | ||||
| 100% | $226.50 | $233.30 | $8.10 | $2.75 |
| 95% | $215.18 | $221.64 | $7.70 | $2.61 |
| 90% | $203.85 | $209.97 | $7.29 | $2.48 |
| 85% | $192.53 | $198.31 | $6.89 | $2.34 |
| 80% | $181.20 | $186.64 | $6.48 | $2.20 |
| 75% | $169.88 | $174.98 | $6.08 | $2.06 |
| 70% | $158.55 | $163.31 | $5.67 | $1.93 |
| 65% | $147.23 | $151.65 | $5.27 | $1.79 |
| 60% | $135.90 | $139.98 | $4.86 | $1.65 |
| 55% | $124.58 | $128.32 | $4.46 | $1.51 |
| 50% | $113.25 | $116.65 | $4.05 | $1.38 |
| 45% | $101.93 | $104.99 | $3.65 | $1.24 |
| 40% | $90.60 | $93.32 | $3.24 | $1.10 |
| 35% | $79.28 | $81.66 | $2.84 | $0.96 |
| 30% | $67.95 | $69.99 | $2.43 | $0.83 |
| 25% | $56.63 | $58.33 | $2.03 | $0.69 |
| 20% | $45.30 | $46.66 | $1.62 | $0.55 |
| 15% | $33.98 | $35.00 | $1.22 | $0.41 |
| 10% | $22.65 | $23.33 | $0.81 | $0.28 |
War Defence Widow(er)’s Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Non Indexed | $24.00 | $24.00 | ||
| Indexed | $326.10 | $335.90 | ||
| Total Payment | $350.10 | $359.90 | ||
Orphan's Pension |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Single | $55.90 | $55.90 | ||
| Double | $111.80 | $111.80 | ||
Specific Disability Amounts |
OLD RATE | NEW RATE | ||
| Items 1-6 | $370.70 | $381.80 | ||
| Item 7 | $121.90 | $127.40 | ||
| Item 8 | $82.30 | $86.00 | ||
| Item 9 | $70.70 | $73.90 | ||
| Item 10 | $70.70 | $73.90 | ||
| Item 11 | $35.30 | $36.90 | ||
| Item 12 | $18.50 | $19.30 | ||
| Item 13 | $35.30 | $36.90 | ||
| Item 14 | $18.50 | $19.30 | ||
| Item 15 | $27.40 | $28.60 | ||
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/payment-rates/historical-payment-rates/pre-2011/vea-rates-history/1995/september-1995/disability-pension-fortnightly-rates