Im dual nationality, english and Australian. lived in au 29 yrs, now in uk nearly 20 yrs. ive never claimed an au pension. how can I get help to get my au pension please
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Pensions and entitlement is a complex thing and subject to local legislation.
Obviously you need some good advice from a local specialist as well as from the pension provider. The pension paperwork will typically be full of small print to be translated into ordinary language.
Make certain any answers you receive are in writing and in ordinary language and don't be afraid to pay for advice. It is difficult to sue if unpaid advice is wrong...
You may be eligible as the 2 countries have a Social Security Agreement. However you may be required to also claim a US pension as well. Read these and follow the instructions
Department of Human ServicesSep 25, 2015 - You can generally be paid Age Pension for the whole time you are outside Australia, regardless of whether you leave temporarily or to live in anothercountry. ... based on how long you have been away and your personal circumstances.... If you are affected by this rule and you travel outside Australia while ...
Department of Human ServicesDec 3, 2015 - If you are affected by this rule and you travel outside Australia while ...has a international social security agreement, you may be able to continue to get ... If you leave Australia to live in another country you will not be paid DSP unless you: ...outside Australia your payment rate will be based on how long you ...
National Seniors AssociationHow long the person has been a resident within Australia. ... Agreement with Australia then they are able to apply for the age pension in the country they are.
"Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment
Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment is a tax free lump sum payment for the surviving
partner of a deceased Pension Bonus Scheme member who did not make a successful
claim for Age Pension and Pension Bonus before they died.
To qualify you must satisfy residence and other requirements. The amount of the payment
will depend on the amount of Pension Bonus that would have been paid to your deceased
partner had they successfully claimed Age Pension and Pension Bonus before they died."
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