Policy

Last amended: 22 December 2010

Last amended: 5 March 2013

Compensation affected pensions (CAP)

Eligibility for partner service pension after marital separation

Last updated 12 January 2007

Definition of a self-contained living flat

Generally, a self-contained living flat is a flat with private or separate sleeping, cooking and bathroom facilities.

Assessment of a self-contained flat attached to the home

The following table provides reference points for the assessment rules of certain types of [glossary:self-contained living areas:211].    

This section contains information about the general compensation recovery provisions and actions required to claim the compensation.

Home proceeds exemptions

Home proceeds may be funds received from:

• the sale of the [glossary:principal home:349], or    
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  9.2.7/Sale or Deprivation of Home

Last amended: 27 May 2008

What is included in cash and money?

Pensioners are not required to advise [glossary:DVA:306] of reasonable amounts of money that they are holding to meet day-to-day living expenses. Judgement will need to be exercised in determining what is reasonable.

Financial assets included in cash and money in deposits are:

Last amended: 22 September 2009

Application of the assets test

Last amended: 2 May 2013

Deprivation related to deceased estates

Deprivation provisions apply to a pensioner's interest in a deceased estate if the pensioner: