Most useful information for Caring for elderly

1. Ageing
2. Caring for elderly

Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension

In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension.

1. Caring for elderly
2. Most useful information

Aged Care Claim for financial hardship assistance form (SA462)

Use this form to claim financial hardship assistance for your aged care costs.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Allowance

Who can get Carer Allowance

To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.

1. Carer Allowance
2. Who can get it

Carer Allowance rules for the person you care for

To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.

1. Top payments
2. Carer Allowance

How much Carer Allowance you can get

Carer Allowance is $159.30 each fortnight.

1. Essential Medical Equipment Payment
2. Who can get it and how much you can get

Eligible equipment for Essential Medical Equipment Payment

You can only get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) if you use certain equipment in your home.

1. Elder health and safety
2. Most useful information

Claim for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card form (SA296)

Use this form to claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you are age pension age.

1. Carer Allowance
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Carer Allowance

To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.

Asset types

Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.

1. Carer Payment
2. Who can get it

Rules for the person you care for to get Carer Payment

The person you care for must meet rules for you to get Carer Payment.