Your Centrelink payments when you move into an aged care home
Moving into an aged care home may change your income support payment. Some income support payments can be paid directly to your aged care provider.
Heating or cooling for medical needs
You can get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) for heating or cooling used for medical needs.
Essential Medical Equipment Payment while travelling or living outside Australia
You must be in Australia to get the payment.
Adjusted taxable income for Carer Allowance
We use your adjusted taxable income to work out if you can get Carer Allowance.
Reviews for Carer Allowance
We may review your income and the level of care you give to check if you can keep Carer Allowance.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Proof of Life compliance reviews if you’re older than 80 and live overseas
If you’re older than 80 and live outside Australia you may need to complete a Proof of Life Certificate form.
Reviews for Carer Payment
If you’re getting Carer Payment, we may do reviews. This is to help us understand your caring circumstances.
Update your details if you get help with aged care cost of care
If there are any changes to you or your partner’s details, you need to let us know within 28 days.
Length of aged care financial hardship assistance
How long you can get aged care financial hardship assistance depends on your situation. We decide this when you claim.