Couples who are living apart

Married, civil union or de facto couples who live apart but still regard themselves as a couple get the married, civil union or de facto rate of payment.

Generally, when a couple is physically living apart only because one partner is in long term care (but they still consider themselves to be in a marriage or civil union) they may be entitled to get the single sharing accommodation or the single living alone rate instead of the married, civil union or de facto rate.