How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Getting a payment if you’re a carer
There are payments available to help you if you provide care for someone.
How much Carer Payment you can get
There are different rates of Carer Payment for single and partnered people.
How to claim Carer Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
What are the alternative names for essential medical equipment
Sometimes eligible medical equipment for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) might have a different name.
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.
Income and assets test for Carer Payment
Your rate of Carer Payment depends on what you get paid and own. The person you provide care for also has to have income and assets under certain limits.
How to get Carer Supplement
You don’t need to apply for Carer Supplement. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay it straight into your bank account.
Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Assets test for Carer Payment
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Carer Payment. It also affects how much you'll get.