The Australian Government has provided a one-off $750 payment to pensioners as part of its COVID-19 stimulus package. This payment is designed to provide financial assistance to those who are most vulnerable to the economic impacts of the pandemic. But when will the next $750 payment be issued? In this article, we take a look at when pensioners can expect their next $750 payment and what to expect in 2022.
When is the Next $750 Pensioner Payment?
The Australian Government has stated that pensioners will receive the next $750 payment in the first quarter of 2022. This payment is designed to provide further financial support to those who are most vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19.
The eligibility criteria for the payment are the same as those for the original $750 payment. To be eligible, you must be an Australian resident and receiving one of the following payments from the Australian Government: Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment, Parenting Payment, Farm Household Allowance, Veteran Payment, Veteran Service Pension, Widow B Pension, and Wife Pension.
What to Expect in 2022
The next $750 payment will be issued in the first quarter of 2022. Pensioners should expect to receive the payment by the end of March 2022.
In addition to the $750 payment, pensioners can also expect to receive an increase in the rate of the Age Pension and other pensions in 2022. This increase is expected to be around 1.7%, which will help to ensure that pensioners are able to keep up with the cost of living.
Finally, pensioners should also expect to receive a one-off Energy Assistance Payment of $75 in 2022. This payment is designed to help pensioners with their energy costs.
Pensioners can expect to receive the next $750 payment in the first quarter of 2022. In addition to the payment, pensioners can also expect to receive an increase in the rate of the Age Pension and other pensions, as well as a one-off Energy Assistance Payment of $75. The payment and increases are designed to help pensioners cope with the economic impacts of the pandemic.
