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.
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Benefits of a Pensioner Concession Card
With a Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) you can get cheaper medicine, bulk billed doctor visits and help with hearing services.
Your mailing address when you get Centrelink letters online
You should make sure your mailing address is up to date, even if you get Centrelink letters online.
How to manage your Health Care Card
Your options and obligations to hold a Health Care Card.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
How much Carer Allowance you can get
Carer Allowance is $162.60 each fortnight.
Income and assets from outside Australia can affect your Age Pension
If you or your partner get income from, or have assets outside Australia, this could affect your Age Pension.