Updated Age Pension Guide available
5th October, 2012
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss today released an updated edition of his Age Pension Guide.Mr Truss said the Guide was extremely popular amongst pensioners because it explains the terms and conditions that apply to the Age Pension as simply as possible.
“The Age Pension rules can be very confusing and complicated for many people. This guide is designed in an easy to use format to help pensioners understand their entitlements,” Mr Truss said.
“The Age Pension payment rates are updated on the 20th March and 20th September each year. Income and asset tests, and deeming and other provisions are also adjusted from time to time.
“These changes can affect the amount of assistance that pensioners are entitled to receive, so it is important that people have access to the latest information about what support is available and where it is available from.
“The Guide also provides information about a range of other issues relating to pensions, including the Pension Bonus and Work Bonus Schemes, the Carer Payment and Allowance, as well as health and discount cards that are available to pensioners,” Mr Truss said.
“Pensioners in Wide Bay who are on my mailing list should receive their Guide in the post within the next few days, or it is available free of charge and can be ordered by telephoning 1300 301 968.
