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This topic shows the basic rate calculation using Benefit Rate Calculator B for a single principal carer on NSA. The recipient has income of $300.00 per fortnight (pf) from employment and is in private rental accommodation (not shared).
The following table shows the steps involved in the basic rate calculation. The rates used applied at 20 March 2013 and are shown in dollars per fortnight. Current rates can be obtained from the A guide to Australian Government payments booklet on the DHS website.
| Step | Action | $ |
| 1 | Determine recipient's ordinary income (1.1.O.30) |
300.00 |
| 2 |
Apply the personal income test to this amount: - For income of $62.00 and over, multiply by 0.4
- RESULT: AFFECTING INCOME |
95.20 |
| 3 |
Determine the maximum payment rate: - Locate the maximum single with dependent child rate in Module B - Add the applicable rate of PhA - Add the applicable rate of CES - RESULT: MAXIMUM PAYMENT RATE |
537.80 6.20 9.10 553.10 |
| 4 |
Subtract the affecting income from the maximum payment rate: - Maximum payment rate - Affecting income - RESULT: RATE OF ALLOWANCE |
553.10 95.20 457.90 |
Note: RA has not been included in the above calculation - principal carers who are eligible for RA will generally have their RA paid with their FTB payments.
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.12.1 Pension Supplement - Qualification & Payability, 5.1.9.10 Pension Supplement - Current Rates, 3.8.1.10 Qualification for RA, 3.15.2 CES - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 13 May 2013
