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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.

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Who can get Carer Allowance

To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.

  1. Top payments
  2. Carer Allowance

How much Carer Allowance you can get

Carer Allowance is $159.30 each fortnight.

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Residence rules for Carer Allowance

To be eligible for Carer Allowance you must meet the residence rules.

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How to claim Carer Allowance

Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.

  1. Essential Medical Equipment Payment
  2. Who can get it and how much you can get

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.

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  2. Carer Payment

Who can get Carer Payment

To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.

  1. Essential Medical Equipment Payment
  2. Who can get it and how much you can get

Evidence for Essential Medical Equipment Payment

We may ask you for some evidence to prove you’re eligible for an Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).

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Rules for the person you care for to get Carer Payment

The person you care for must meet rules for you to get Carer Payment.

  1. Carer Payment
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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.

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Page last updated: 10 December 2021.
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