Continence Aids Payment Scheme

A yearly non-taxable payment to cover some of the cost of products that help you manage incontinence.

To get this you must:

be 5 years or older
have permanent and severe incontinence confirmed by a registered health professional
be an Australian permanent resident or citizen for as long as you get the payment.

Read the full conditions under who can get it.

You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).

Information about how much you can get, how we pay and why it won’t count as income.

Complete the following steps to apply for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS). Before you start, check if you can get it.

What you need to do and the options you have to manage your payment.

Page last updated: 10 December 2021.

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