The pension supplement is added to a person's [glossary:maximum basic rate:475]. The pension supplement is calculated as a 'combined couple' rate. The 'not a member of a couple' rate is 66.33% of the 'combined couple' rate. The member of a couple rate is 50% of the combined couple rate. From 1 July 2010, the [glossary:minimum pension supplement amount:121] will be able to be claimed on a quarterly basis rather than on a fortnightly basis.