{"id":329,"date":"2024-07-10T10:04:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T10:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vengurlahomoeopathic.org.in\/?p=329"},"modified":"2024-07-13T05:15:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T05:15:25","slug":"4000-centrelink-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vengurlahomoeopathic.org.in\/4000-centrelink-boost\/","title":{"rendered":"$4,000 Centrelink Boost: Supporting Australians Amid Rising Living Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In response to the escalating cost of living, Centrelink is set to provide a substantial boost of $4,000 to eligible beneficiaries, particularly those on the Age Pension. This initiative aims to alleviate financial pressures and encourage retirees to engage in supplementary work without immediate impacts on their pension payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Work Bonus Scheme, tailored for recipients of Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, or Carer Payment, has been enhanced starting January 2024. The income bank under this scheme has been permanently raised from $7,800 to $11,800 annually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This adjustment allows pensioners to earn up to $300 per fortnight from work, with any unused portion being stored in an ‘income bank’ for future use. Starting July 1st, new pension recipients will begin with a $4,000 boost in their Work Bonus income bank, providing them a financial buffer from the outset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To qualify for the $4,000 Centrelink Boost, applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commencing July 1st, single pensioners can earn up to $212 per fortnight from any source while couples can earn up to $372, without impacting their full pension entitlements. The additional $300 from the Work Bonus allows singles to receive $512 and couples $672 per fortnight respectively, maintaining their pension benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n