Who can get the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
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.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Replace a lost or stolen Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card
If your Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card is lost, stolen or ruined, we can post you a new card if you need one.
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.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.