Steps to claim financial hardship assistance with aged care costs
Complete the following steps to claim aged care financial hardship assistance.
How much you can get on the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
Information about how much you can get, how we pay and why it won’t count as income.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Breaks from caring when you get Carer Payment
You can still get Carer Payment if you take a break from providing care or the person getting care is in hospital.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
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.
How to apply for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
Complete the following steps to apply for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).