How much assets can I have and still get the pension?
Assets limits for a part Age Pension (Residents)
| Situation | Current limit | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | Homeowner | $593,000 |
| Single | Non-homeowner | $809,500 |
| Couple (combined) | Homeowner | $891,500 |
| Couple (combined) | Non-homeowner | $1,108,000 |
How much savings can you have and still get pension credit?
There isn’t a savings limit for Pension Credit, but if you have over £10,000 this will affect how much you receive.
What assets are subject to deeming?
Common types of investment assets that deeming rates apply to are:
- Account-based superannuation income streams or pensions.
- Savings accounts and term deposits.
- Shares.
- Managed investment such as managed funds and insurance bonds.
- Debentures.
Does selling your house affect your pension?
Selling or giving your home to someone else for less than market value. You are free to give any of your assets away, including your home. However it could mean that you lose your entitlement to the pension.
What is the assets test for the Australian Age Pension?
You must pass an assets test to be eligible for either a full or part Age Pension. This means that the value of your assets (excluding your family home) must be lower than threshold limits. You must also pass an income test, have reached the eligibility age and be an Australian resident to qualify for the Australian Age Pension.
How will the asset test change affect your pension?
From July 1, the asset test threshold for a single home-owning pensioner rises to $270,500, up from the current level of $268,000. Because each $1,000 of assets over the threshold clips your pension by $3 a fortnight, this change alone (assuming your assets are unchanged) will mean a pay rise of $7.50 per fortnight.
How often do the age pension asset limits change?
The Age Pension assets limits are adjusted three times a year based on movements in the consumer price index (CPI). The thresholds for the full Age Pension change in July, while thresholds for the part Age Pension change in March and September. Discover the latest Age Pension rates here.
What are the asset free thresholds for full and part age pension?
The asset free thresholds for full Age Pension are the same for couples living together and those separated by illness. If the value of our assets is above the thresholds in the above table, you may still be eligible for a part Age Pension.