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This table shows the current (20 March 2013) annual rates of pension supplement, minimum pension supplement amount and pension supplement basic amount.
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Family circumstance |
Pension supplement |
Minimum pension supplement amount |
Pension supplement basic amount |
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Single |
$1,591.20 |
$852.80 |
$553.80 |
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Partnered (each eligible member of a couple) |
$1,198.60 |
$642.20 |
$462.80 |
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Partnered - illness separated couple (1.1.I.04), respite care couple (1.1.R.240), or partner imprisoned (1.1.P.70) (each eligible member of a couple) |
$1,591.20 |
$852.80 |
$553.80 |
The combined couple rate of pension supplement, the combined couple rate of minimum pension supplement and the pension supplement basic amount are indexed on 20 March and 20 September of each year in line with CPI increases.
Pension supplement is not included when the MBR of pension is benchmarked against MTAWE.
Act reference: SSAct section 1191(1) CPI Indexation Table, see item 1A
The daily rate of pension supplement is worked out by dividing the annual pension supplement by 364.
If a person qualifies and the payment is payable, payments are made fortnightly in arrears with the person's main payment.
From 1 July 2010, eligible pensioners have been able to receive the minimum pension supplement amount on a quarterly basis as a separate social security payment.
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Last reviewed: 13 May 2013
