Updated Age Pension Guide now available
23rd October, 2015
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister 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 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.
“It also reassures pensioners that the Age Pension will continue to increase twice per year, as it has done in the past when payment rates are updated on the 20th March and 20th of September. Pensioners are also better off because they continue to receive the carbon tax compensation even though Labor’s Carbon Tax has been abolished “ saving the average household $550 a year.
“Income and asset tests, and deeming and other provisions are also adjusted from time to time, which 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 the support that is available and where it is available from.
“The Guide also provides useful 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 in the coming days. It is available free of charge and can be ordered by telephoning 1300 301 968, or through my website www.warrentruss.com.”
