Indexation of ES
ES rates are not indexed.
Fortnightly rates of energy supplement
To find the energy supplement rates, go to the current payment rates page at:
Current Payment Rates | Compensation and Support Reference Library, Payment Rates (dva.gov.au)
Quarterly ES rate for service pension and age pension
The quarterly rate of ES for service and age pensions is calculated as follows:
Step | Action | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Divide the annual ES rate for service pension by 364 | |
2 | Multiply the result of step 1 by the number of days in the quarter that the election is in force | |
Quarterly ES for other fortnightly UPs
The following calculation method applies to Disability Compensation Payment, war widow(er)'s pension, MRCA wholly dependent partner payment, MRCA special rate disability pension, MRCA permanent impairment payment and VCES and MRCAETS fortnightly education allowances:
Step | Action | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Divide the fortnightly ES rate for the relevant UP by 14. | |
2 | Multiply the result of step 1 by the number of days in the quarter that the election is in force | |
Energy supplement for grandfathered Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) and Gold Card holders
VEA - section 118PB
Note that energy supplement is only paid quarterly. It is paid on the first payday after:
- 19 March,
- 19 June,
- 19 September, and
- 19 December.
The quarterly payment may differ slightly been quarters depending on the number of days in the quarter.
To find the energy supplement rates, go to the current payment rates page at: Current Payment Rates | Compensation and Support Reference Library, Payment Rates (dva.gov.au)