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Note: Seniors supplement accrues daily from 20 September 2009. See 5.2.6.90 for previous SCA rates.
Seniors supplement is indexed twice yearly by the CPI on 20 March and 20 September.
The following table shows the maximum annual rates in dollars.
| Date |
Single and other specific couple situations (see Note below) |
Eligible couple (combined) | Each eligible member of a couple |
| 20/09/2009 | $785.20 | $1,185.60 | $592.80 |
| 20/03/2010 | $795.60 | $1,201.20 | $600.60 |
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20/09/2010 |
$806.00 |
$1,216.80 |
$608.40 |
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20/03/2011 |
$816.40 |
$1,232.40 |
$616.20 |
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20/09/2011 |
$837.20 |
$1,263.60 |
$631.80 |
Note: Other specific couple situations include member of an illness separated couple, member of a respite care couple and partnered (partner in gaol).
Act reference: SSAct section 1061UB Rate of seniors supplement, section 1061U Qualification for seniors supplement
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.12.2 Seniors Supplement - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 20 September 2011
