The maximum transitional pension rate was introduced on 20 September 2009 as a part of the transitional provisions of the Secure and Sustainable Pension reform package. The rate on 20 September 2009 was the total of the maximum basic rate, [glossary::662] supplement, [glossary:pharmaceutical allowance:34], [glossary:telephone allowance:579], [glossary:utilities allowance:343] (all indexed to [glossary:CPI:622] only) plus an extra amount of approximately $10.10 per fortnight. The maximum transitional pension rate is indexed to CPI (only) on 20 March and 20 September each year. The maximum transitional pension rate will apply until the point in time when the person would receive a higher rate of pension under the non-transitional rules.