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5.12 Pension Supplement (PSup)
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The purpose of pension supplement [glossary:(PSup):] is to assist DVA service pensioners with costs such as pharmaceuticals, and telephone, internet, energy, rates, water and sewerage bills.
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Section 5GA of the VEA
The pension supplement is added to a person's maximum basic rate. The pension supplement is calculated as a 'combined couple' rate. The 'not a member of a couple' rate is 66.33% of the 'combined couple' rate. The member of a couple rate is 50% of the combined couple rate. From 1 July 2010, the minimum pension supplement amount will be able to be claimed on a quarterly basis rather than on a fortnightly basis.
A service pension is an income support payment broadly equivalent to the social security age and disability support pensions. It may be paid once a veteran or partner has reached the nominated age or is incapacitated for work.