Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.
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 you get with an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
The Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card gives you discounts.
Supporting documents for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment
When you claim the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP), we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Breaks from caring when you get Carer Payment
You can still get Carer Payment if you take a break from providing care or the person getting care is in hospital.
How much Carer Supplement you can get
Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.
Eligible equipment for Essential Medical Equipment Payment
You can only get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) if you use certain equipment in your home.
Rules for caring for multiple people and get Carer Payment
When you care for multiple people there are different rules for Carer Payment
Who can get Essential Medical Equipment Payment and how much you can get
To get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) you must meet the eligibility requirements.
Carer Payment and Carer Allowance review of care provided - Caring for a person 16 years or over form (SA010)
Use this form to tell us about the level of care you personally provide for a person 16 years or over.