When you need financial hardship assistance to help meet aged care cost of care
Aged care financial hardship assistance may help if you need assistance to pay your aged care costs.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Changes to your circumstances and aged care costs
We need to know about changes to your circumstances within 28 days of the change occurring.
What are the alternative names for essential medical equipment
Sometimes eligible medical equipment for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) might have a different name.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
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.
How much Carer Payment you can get
There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.
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.
How to claim Carer Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.