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.
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).
Residence rules for Carer Payment
To be eligible for Carer Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Exemptions from mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
We can grant principal carers temporary exemptions from their mutual obligation requirements in some family situations.
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.
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.
Residence rules for Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
To be eligible for an Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card you must meet the residence rules.
Income test for Carer Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Carer Payment.