Seniors supplement came into effect on 20 September 2009 as part of the Secure and Sustainable Pension Reform Package. This supplement incorporated the value of SCA and the higher rate of TAL.
The last payment of SCA was made for 20 September 2009.
SCA was indexed to increases in the CPI.
The following table shows the annual rates in dollars.
|
Date |
Amount |
|
01/12/2004 |
200.00 |
|
01/06/2005 |
202.80 |
|
01/12/2005 |
206.00 |
|
01/06/2006 |
208.80 |
|
01/12/2006 |
214.00 |
|
01/06/2007 |
214.00 |
|
01/12/2007 |
218.00 |
|
20/03/2008 |
500.00 |
|
20/09/2008 |
514.00 |
|
20/03/2009 |
518.80 |
|
20/09/2009 |
522.00 |
Act reference: SSAct section 1061UB Rate of seniors concession allowance
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.8.12 SCA - Qualification & Payability, 3.12.2 Seniors Supplement - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 21 September 2009