How to claim Carer Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Not meeting eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You may not access CAPS if you don’t meet eligibility requirements.
Information you need to know about your claim for Carer Allowance form (CI015)
Information about your claim for Carer Allowance.
Who should apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care
You should apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care if you’re thinking about accessing aged care services. You can also apply if you’re getting aged care services.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Claim for a Health Care Card form (SS050)
Use this form to claim a Low Income Health Care Card or a Health Care Card for a foster child.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
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.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.