The process of claiming an Age Pension can be complicated and daunting. There is a very lengthy claim form, asking a series of questions which needs to be completed and then depending on your circumstances, you may need to complete even more documents. You can choose to lodge your claim Read more…
In March, July and September of each year, the federal government changes the rules for claiming the Age Pension, usually for the better! Currently, the Age Pension income test thresholds and the Age Pension assets test thresholds are adjusted three times a year in line with increases in the Consumer Price Index. Effective Read more…
With the end of 2018 approaching, we would like to draw your attention to some things worth considering in relation to you, or your family’s needs, involving access to Government benefits and/or accessing aged care services. As always, we are here to assist you. If you have any questions about Read more…
By the pure nature of it, receiving an inheritance tends to come at a time when we are grieving, and at this distressing time, we need to understand whether the inheritance itself impacts a Centrelink age pension benefit. The key to this is the size of the inheritance and is dependent on one’s Read more…