Who can get Essential Medical Equipment Payment and how much you can get
To get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) you must meet the eligibility requirements.
Annual and lifetime caps for your aged care costs
There are annual and lifetime caps for your aged care costs. They apply if you started care after 1 July 2014.
How to apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care
Follow the steps to apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care.
Separation details form (MOD S)
Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.
How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
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.
Claim for Essential Medical Equipment Payment form (SA440)
Use this form if you are claiming for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).
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.
Medical Practitioners - Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) - Medical confirmation form (SA449)
This form is part of the medical assessment for EMEP. It may help cover extra costs of running essential medical equipment, or heating or cooling in your home.