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Is disability pension more than jobseeker?

Leia Doyle

Is disability pension more than jobseeker?

The disability pension is about $950 a fortnight, compared with the pre-pandemic jobseeker rate of $565 a fortnight. Over 18 months, the difference is about $15,000. Some 750,000 people now receive the disability support pension.

The disability pension is about $950 a fortnight, compared with the pre-pandemic jobseeker rate of $565 a fortnight. Over 18 months, the difference is about $15,000. “This is about keeping people off the DSP because it’s the pension and it’s a higher payment,” Siewert said.

How much can you earn on the disability support pension?

You can earn up to an extra $24.60 per fortnight for each dependent child without reducing your pension. Couples living together and both getting a pension can each earn an extra $12.30 per fortnight for each dependent child.

What happens if you Cant get Disability Support Pension?

If you can’t get Disability Support Pension (DSP), you may be able to get a different payment. When you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP), we assess if you meet both non-medical and medical rules. Why?

What do you need to know about Disability Support Pension ( DSP )?

Subscribe to get a monthly news email. You need to meet both non-medical and medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP). When you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP), we assess if you meet both non-medical and medical rules.

Is the Disability Support Pension the same as the NDIS?

Not everyone who has an NDIS plan will receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP), just as not everyone who receives the DSP will have an NDIS plan. They are two separate schemes that work alongside one another, but can operate without one another. The Disability Support Pension (DSP) is not a ‘set and forget’ payment.

Who is eligible for Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment?

Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment DSP: is a means-tested income support payment for people aged 16 and over but under age pension age (at claim) who have a reduced capacity to work because of impairment.