Last amended: 3 August 2010
Some foreign countries have a reciprocal agreement with [glossary:Fa:] — [glossary:H:] — [glossary:CSIA:] and for these countries a claim for a comparable foreign pension can be lodged with and processed by Centrelink. For any other country, a claim for a comparable foreign pension must be lodged directly with the country involved.
This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements for the income support supplement.
Income Support Supplement (ISS) 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
Permanent Incapacity Transitional Regulations 1999
Last amended: 27 November 2002
Section 79T of VEA
This section outlines different aspects to be considered in determining a person's permanent incapacity for work.
Last amended: 24 July 2007
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.
[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.
