Not meeting eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You may not access CAPS if you don’t meet eligibility requirements.
Income test for Carer Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Carer Payment.
How to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP). Before you start, check if you can get it.
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.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Residence rules for Carer Allowance
To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Carer Allowance rules for the person you care for
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
Income test for Disability Support Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
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.