How to manage Carer Allowance
Understand your options and obligations for Carer Allowance.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Carer Payment
When you get Carer Payment, you may need to tell us if you or the person you care for are leaving Australia.
Residence rules for Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
To be eligible for an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card you must meet the residence rules.
How to get Carer Supplement
You don’t need to apply for Carer Supplement. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay it straight into your bank account.
Change of circumstances when you get Carer Allowance
We need to know about changes that could increase, reduce or stop your Carer Allowance or Carer Allowance Health Care Card.
Confirm or update your caring details for Carer Payment
If you get Carer Payment, we may send you a letter asking about your caring details and address. We’ll ask you to confirm or update these details.
Medical reviews when you get Carer Allowance
If you’re getting Carer Allowance, we may do a medical review of the person you care for from time to time.
Change of circumstances while getting Carer Payment
We need to know about changes that could reduce or stop your Carer Payment.
Application to copy or transfer from one Medicare card to another form (MS011)
Complete this form to copy or transfer someone onto your own Medicare card or another Medicare card.
Carer Payment and Carer Allowance review of care provided - Caring for a person 16 years or over form (SA010)
Use this form to tell us about the level of care you personally provide for a person 16 years or over.