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Payment Rate
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

    
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