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Age Pension

Age Pension Centrelink Entitlements Australia SeniorsAge Pension age for social security purposes is 65 years for men. Women qualify at different ages depending on their date of birth and by 2014 the minimum qualifying age for women will also be 65 years. Beginning in 2017, the Age Pension age will be increased to 67 years at a rate of six months every two years.

Got questions about the Age Pension? Or when to start retirement? What about the Work Bonus for seniors? Understanding your pension entitlements, whether relating to the Age Pension or Disability Support Pension (DSP) can be confusing. If you’re retired or planning retirement, you can have pension related questions answered quickly and easily by the YOURLifeChoices team.

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Pension increases

From 20 March 2012 pension rates will increase in line with cost of living increases.

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Pension increases

Pension increases

From 20 September 2011 pension rates will increase in line with CPI resulting in an increase of $19.50 for a single Age Pension.

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Income test limits for pensions

Income test limits for pensions

The CPI rise in pension payments is also reflected by an increase in the amount of income you can receive before you lose your pension completely.

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Increased asset test limits

Increased asset test limits

Asset limits have been reviewed and increased in line with recent CPI pension increases.

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Guide to Centrelink

YOURLifeChoices answer your questions on the Age Pension, Starting retirement and using Centrelink Online Services.

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