Those who will be 67 when retiring in 2025 will be able to access the Age Pension subject to the completion of various criteria, the submission of required paperwork, and the verification claim management process as set out by Services Australia. Below is a stepwise guide that is designed to ease the process for claimants.
| Eligibility Factor | Main Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 67 years |
| Residency | 10 years (5 consecutive) |
| Claim Start | Up to 13 weeks before 67 |
Age Pension Eligibility Criteria
An individual wanting to access the Age Pension in 2025, has to be a minimum of 67 years of age and a permanent resident of Australia for the past 10 years, of which 5 must be uninterrupted. For Age Pension in 2025, there are also primary criteria- the individual must be above 67 and permanent resident for the 10 uninterrupted years. Submission on Age Pension is hinges on the income and assets test.
Proof of Claiming Age Pension
Supporting documents showing evidence of residency, income, assets, and identity must be gathered by each applicant. Application can be initiated 13 weeks before the individual turns the qualifying age. Age Pension will be able to be claimed by the individual through a myGov account in conjunction with the Centre from 5 weeks past their qualifying age, and is also available through postal service and via telephone though those are discouraged as digital is much easier.
Claim Submission
The recommended method is to claim online as follows:
– Go to myGov and log in.
– Go to Centrelink and pick “Make a claim” and follow the prompts.
– Complete the record of all income and financial assets.
The 13 week deadlines are imposed on all claims from the point of starting. For two eligible claimants, a combined claim may be processed online if the systems are set up appropriately.
Payments and Benefits from Pension
The maximum for a single person aged 65 or over from September 20, 2025, will be $1,178.70 every two weeks while for a partnered person, the maximum will be $888.50 every two weeks per person. This means a partnered couple aged 65 and over, will be approximately $23,101 per year. Additional benefits for eligible pensioners consist of rent assistance, supplemented pensions, energy supplements, and for those who received the Age Pension for more than three months, advance payments are also available.
FAQs
Q1. Can a claim be started before turning 67?
Yes, you can submit your application 13 weeks before you reach that age.
Q2. Is it necessary to claim online?
We prefer online claims, but you can also submit your claim over the phone or in person.
