Most useful information for caring for someone

You may still get Carer Payment if you work up to 100 hours in a 4 week period. There are rules you need to meet.

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

Sometimes eligible medical equipment for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) might have a different name.

Complete the following steps to claim Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP). Before you start, check if you can get it.

You don’t need to apply for Carer Supplement. If you’re eligible, we’ll pay it straight into your bank account.

To get the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) you must meet the eligibility requirements.

You must be getting a certain carer or Department of Veterans’ Affairs payments to get Carer Supplement.

Use this form as part of the assessment of eligibility for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or Special Disability Trust beneficiary status.

Carer Supplement is an annual payment of $600 for each eligible payment you get. You’ll get this on top of your regular payment.

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

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