The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

5.1.3.50 SpNP - current rates

Current rates

The current maximum rates for SpNP are common rates, see 5.1.8.10 Common pension rates.

Indexation (1.1.I.100)

See 5.1.8.10 Common pension rates.

Timing of payments

See 5.1.8.10 Common pension rates.

Act reference: SSAct section 796(1) How to work out a person's SpNP rate, section 1189 Analysis of Part, section 1190 Indexed and adjusted amounts, section 1191 CPI Indexation Table, section 1192 Indexation of amounts, section 1193 Indexation factor, section 1194 Rounding off indexed amounts, section 1195 Certain indexed amounts to be increased in line with increases in Male Total Average Weekly Earnings

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.3.60 Special needs pension (SpNP) - description, 3.4.6 SpNP - qualification & payability

Last reviewed: 8 May 2023

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