Income Test

Family Situation

Lower Threshold

Upper Threshold

Single

up to $212 p/f $5,512 pa

$2,500.80 p/f $65,021 pa

Couple (combined)

up to $372 p/f $9,672 pa

$3,822.40 p/f $99,382 pa

Once lower threshold is exceeded fortnightly pension decreases by 50 cents for each $1 earned for singles, and 25 cents for couples, until upper threshold is reached.

Assets Test

Family Situation

Home Owners

Non - Home Owners

Levels for Full Pension

$

$

Single

314,000

566,000

Couple (combined)

470,000

722,000

Once assets test limit exceeded the full pension decreases by $1.50 a fortnight for every $1000 in excess

Limit when no pension received

Single

695,000

947,500

Couple (combined)

1,045,500

1,297,500

Couple (separated due to illness)

1,233,000

1,485,000

DEEMING RATES: AGE PENSION/ COMMONWEALTH SENIORS HEALTH CARD

Single

Up to $62,600 of financial assets

0.25%

Over $62,600 of financial assets

2.25%

Couples Combined

Up to $103,800 of financial assets

0.25%

Over $103,800 of financial assets

2.25%

Deeming rates can change on an annual basis in September each year. To provide greater certainty for age pensioners the current rates will apply until June 30, 2024.

INCOME TEST FOR COMMONWEALTH SENIORS HEALTH CARD

Single income limit

$99,025

Couple income limit

$158,440

Couple separated due to illness

$198,050