Disability income rent test (ceased 2022)

The disability income rent test ceased on 1 January 2022. It was the method of calculating the amount by which a pensioner's rent assistance was reduced because of the [glossary:disability income:137] paid to them or their [glossary:partner:370]. The amount calculated was the RA reduction amount.

RA reduction amount = ([glossary:disability income:137] – [glossary:rent assistance free area:563]) x [glossary:taper rate:312]

Note: The rent assistance free area and taper rate were identical to those that normally applied to the person's income support payment and family situation.