Policy

This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements for the income support supplement.

See Also

Payability is distinct from eligibility

Although a person may be eligible for [glossary:income support supplement:118] or [glossary:service pension:245], that pension may not be payable to them because:

Last amended: 4 October 2011

Last amended: Invalidity service pension pre 1/1/2000 - definition of permanently incapacitated

Last amended: 27 November 2002

Review of lump sum advance decision

This section outlines different aspects to be considered in determining a person's permanent incapacity for work.

Last amended: 24 July 2007

Effect of deprivation on application of hardship provisions

Access to financial hardship rules

Financial hardship provisions can apply to people who, because of their assets, are prevented from receiving any, or receive a reduced rate of, either service pension or income support supplement.    

Overview of age requirements

[glossary:Pension age:316] and [glossary:qualifying age:635] are criteria used in determining eligibility for specific categories of [glossary:service pension:245].  Pension age is also used in determining eligibility of a current or former member of the ADF for veteran payment. Pension age also has application in relation to certain assessment issues, taxation issues and eligibility to participate in certain schemes.

Last amended: 24 March 2006

Person expected to borrow

Before accessing the financial hardship rules, a person is expected to borrow against an asset if: