Last amended: 1 July 2010
VEA → [2]
Pension Supplement (PSup) is a fortnightly amount paid to eligible pensioners to assist in meeting the cost of prescriptions, rates, telephone and internet connections, energy, water and sewerage.
Service pensioners have PSup included as a means-tested component of their pension.
PS — up is payable at the single or partnered rate depending on the recipient's family situation and whether or not the person is overseas other than temporarily.
More → [3]
There are three components of pension supplement:
Different rules apply to each of these components regarding the eligibility criteria, payment arrangements and tax status. A summary is provided in the table below:
Component |
Taxable |
Other features |
Minimum amount |
No |
This component is paid in full if some pension supplement is payable. Payment rate is equivalent to the Seniors Supplement. Pensioners can elect to receive this component quarterly. |
Basic amount |
Yes |
The only component payable to overseas residents. The only component included in pension bonus calculations |
Tax exempt amount |
No |
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/16261%23comment-form
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16261#tgt-cspol_part5_ftn495
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16261#tgt-cspol_part5_ftn496
[4] clik://LEGIS/VEA/section 5GA
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16261#ref-cspol_part5_ftn495
[6] https://clik.dva.gov.au/csrefprcurr
[7] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/16261#ref-cspol_part5_ftn496