Applying for the Age Pension is difficult enough, but many pensioners overlook the fact they need to keep Centrelink updated about important changes to their situation. Failing to do this promptly could mean missing out on what you are eligible for, or accruing a debt with Centrelink.
Sheena Stow-Smith from PensionHelp explains the importance of keeping Centrelink up-to-date with changes to your assets or income to ensure you are getting the right Age Pension amount.
Sheena is one of Australia’s leading experts in simplifying the complexity of Social Service benefits and has been supporting Australians in gaining greater financial freedom since 2003.
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