Illness separation and respite care
A member of a couple may eligible to receive the not a member of a couple rate when
- determined to be illness separated
- admitted to approved respite care for at least 14 consecutive days
Calculation of rate of pension for not a member of a couple
The rate of service pension, veteran payment and income support supplement for a person who is not a member of a couple is based on the not a member of a couple items in the tables in the Rate Calculator in Schedule 6 in the VEA.
Policy Library – Not a Member of a Couple
Section 9.3.1Overview of Relationship Status
Section 9.3.3 Not a Member of a Couple
Rate for a non-illness separated spouse and veteran
The rate of service pension, veteran payment or income support supplement for a non-illness separated spouse and veteran are calculated using the not a member of a couple items in the tables in the Rate Calculator in Schedule 6 in the VEA.
Policy Library – Definition of Non Illness Separated Spouse
9.3.3/Definitions for Not a Member of a Couple Status