eligibility – Centrelink Disability Support Pension (DSP)

Medical Criteria

1. Permanent Disability:
   • The impairment must be fully diagnosed, treated, and stabilized.
   • The condition must be expected to last more than two years without significant improvement.
2. Impairment Rating:
   • An assessment based on the Impairment Tables, which measure the impact of the disability on the ability to work.
   • A minimum of 20 points on the Impairment Tables is required to qualify.
3. Inability to Work:
   • The individual must be unable to work for at least 15 hours per week at or above the minimum wage in the next two years due to their impairment.
   • The individual must be unable to benefit from a Program of Support to return to work.

Non-Medical Criteria

1. Age:
   • Must be between 16 years and Age Pension age.
2. Residence:
   • Must be an Australian resident and in Australia on the day the claim is submitted.
   • Must have been an Australian resident for at least 10 years, with at least five years of continuous residency.

Financial Criteria

1. Income Test:
   • An income test applies, which considers both the individual’s and their partner’s income.
   • Payments may be reduced or not paid if income exceeds certain thresholds.
2. Assets Test:
   • An assets test applies, considering both the individual’s and their partner’s assets.
   • There are different asset limits for homeowners and non-homeowners.