Most useful information for caring for elderly

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

What gifts we include in income and assets tests

We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.

What to report when you report income to Centrelink

We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim

When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.

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

Evidence for Essential Medical Equipment Payment

We may ask you for evidence to show you’re eligible for Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).

1. Continence Aids Payment Scheme
2. Who can get it

Not meeting eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme

You may not access CAPS if you don’t meet eligibility requirements.

Private trusts and companies

If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.

1. Retirement years
2. Most useful information

Home Equity Access Scheme single application form (SA496)

Use this form if you’re single and are applying for loan payments under the Home Equity Access Scheme.

1. Top payments
2. Essential Medical Equipment Payment

How to manage your Essential Medical Equipment Payment

Your options and obligations for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).

Employment income

This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.

1. Getting aged care services
2. Most useful information

Residential aged care property details for Services Australia and DVA customers form (SA485)

Use this form to give us your home details if you get a relevant income support payment.