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.
Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.
While you wait for Carer Allowance
There are some things you can do while you wait for your Carer Allowance claim outcome.
How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.
How much Carer Payment you can get
There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.
How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Income test for Carer Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Carer Payment.
Income and assets test for Carer Payment
Your rate of Carer Payment depends on what you get paid and own. The person you provide care for also has to have income and assets under certain limits.
When you leave Australia if you get Carer Payment
Your Carer Payment rate may change when you leave Australia depending on your situation.
How to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP). Before you start, check if you can get it.