Centrelink provides the Age pension as income support for older Australians who have reached the Age Pension age. The fortnightly paymets act as safety net for retirees, helping them meet living costs. You must meet specific age and residency requirements to qualify for the Age Pension. Your assets and income are assesed to determine whether you will receive the full pension, part-pension or no pension.
The rules and regulations surrounding pension eligibility are complex. Dealing with Centrelink can also be a frustrating experience and time consuming. We can assist with applying for the Age Pension, the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) and other allowances. Ajey at Simplify FP also acts as a Centrelink Nominee for clients dealing with all Centrelink issues on their behalf. We can help:
- Explain what benefits you may be eligible to receive.
- Calculate your entitlements.
- Explore strategies to maximise you entitlements.
- Assist with the application process and paperwork.
We will make sure by the time you walk through Centrelink’s doors, you are well prepared, confident in your numbers, and aware of your rights. This will ensure a smooth, stress-free experience, with minimum time delays – no nasty surprises.
The legislation governing cenrelink entitlements is constantly changing. Moving forward, we will make sure you are updated on any imporant legislative changes that might impact your postion.