Veterans' Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform) Act 2009 (81 of 2009)

Schedule 4   Supplements

Part 5   Other amendments

Social Security Act 1991

127   Points 1068-D4 and 1068-D5

Repeal the points, substitute:

No pharmaceutical allowance if person receiving veterans supplement or MRCA supplement

1068-D4 Pharmaceutical allowance is not to be added to a person's maximum basic rate if the person is receiving:

(a) veterans supplement under section 118A of the Veterans' Entitlements Act; or

(b) MRCA supplement under section 300 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.

No pharmaceutical allowance if partner receiving veterans supplement or MRCA supplement and not a service pensioner

1068-D5 Pharmaceutical allowance is not to be added to a person's maximum basic rate if:

(a) the person is a member of a couple; and

(b) the person's partner is receiving:

(i) veterans supplement under section 118A of the Veterans' Entitlements Act; or

(ii) MRCA supplement under section 300 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act; and

(c) the person's partner is not receiving a service pension.