Most useful information for caring for elderly

1. Caring for someone
2. Most useful information

Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance Medical Report for a person 16 years or over form (SA332A)

Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or Special Disability Trust beneficiary status.

1. Aged care calculation of your cost of care
2. How to apply online

Supporting documents for an aged care calculation of your cost of care

When applying for an aged care calculation of your cost of care, you’ll need to give us some supporting documents.

1. Relationship changes
2. Most useful information

Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)

Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

How much you can gift

Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.

Income streams

These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.

How to prove your identity with Centrelink

You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.

1. Growing up
2. Most useful information

Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)

Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.

1. Aged care calculation of your cost of care
2. Who should apply

Aged care calculation of your cost of care if you get an income support payment

We may have your financial details if you get a relevant income support payment from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim

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

Employment income reporting

You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.