5.5.3.60 Partnered allowance recipient - compensation effect on partner
Summary
This topic shows the basic rate calculation when a JSP recipient's partner is receiving periodic compensation, using Benefit Rate Calculator B. Both compensation recipient and JSP recipient are aged 22 years and over. Compensation recipient is qualified for an allowance which is a CAP but is not receiving that payment due to their compensation. The compensation recipient receives $1,200 per fortnight and was not receiving income support when they suffered the compensable injury. JSP recipient has income of $370.00 per fortnight.
Note: If the partner was in receipt of non-independent YA, the partner's excess periodic compensation does not affect their rate of payment.
The following table shows the steps involved in the basic rate calculation. The rates and income test parameters used applied at 20 September 2024 and are shown in dollars per fortnight. Current rates can be found in the A guide to Australian Government payments booklet on the Services Australia website.
Step | Action | Compensation recipient ($) | JSP recipient ($) |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Determine the maximum rate of allowance for the compensation recipient | 712.30 | - |
2 | Work out excess periodic compensation
Periodic compensation per fortnight Deduct maximum allowance rate from periodic compensation, that is, $1,200.00 - $712.30 = $487.70 excess compensation |
1,200.00
487.70 |
- |
3 | Excess to be added to JSP recipient's own ordinary income | - | 487.70 |
4 | Determine JSP recipient's ordinary income (1.1.O.30):
RESULT: JSP RECIPIENT'S ORDINARY INCOME |
- |
370.00
|
5 | Apply the personal income test to this amount:
RESULT: INCOME REDUCTION |
- |
53.00
369.42
414.02 |
6 | Determine the maximum payment rate:
RESULT: MAXIMUM PAYMENT RATE |
- |
720.20 |
7 | Subtract the income reduction from the maximum payment rate:
RESULT: RATE OF JSP |
-
|
720.20 306.18 |
Act reference: SSAct section 17 Compensation recovery definitions, Part 3.14 Compensation recovery
Policy reference: SS Guide 4.13.3.20 Effect of periodic compensation on a compensation recipient, 4.13.3.30 Effect of periodic compensation on the partner of a compensation recipient, 1.1.C.250 Compensation affected payment, 3.15.2 ES - qualification & payability