How much you can get on the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
Information about how much you can get, how we pay and why it won’t count as income.
Who can get the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).
Aged Care Specialist Officer in My Aged Care face-to-face services
An Aged Care Specialist Officer (ACSO) is part of My Aged Care face-to-face services. They can help with your aged care matters.
Change of circumstances when you get the continence aids payment
It’s important to tell us about changes to your circumstances that may affect your Continence Aids Payment Scheme payment.
Residential Aged Care Calculation of your cost of care form (SA457)
Use this form to give us your financial details. Don’t use this form if you get a relevant income support payment.
Changes to your circumstances and aged care costs
We need to know about changes to your circumstances. We review your aged care costs monthly.
Understanding aged care costs to get aged care services
If you’ve started your journey with My Aged Care, we can tell you how much you’ll pay towards your aged care costs.
Residential Aged Care Property details for Services Australia and DVA customers form (SA485)
Use this form to give us your home details if you get a relevant income support payment.
How to apply for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
Complete the following steps to apply for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).
Aged Care Carer or close relative assessment form (SA483)
Use this form to give us your details if you’re a carer or close relative of someone moving into an aged care home.