How to claim Carer Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
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.
While you wait for Carer Allowance
There are some things you can do while you wait for your Carer Allowance claim outcome.
Who can get Carer Payment
To get Carer Payment, both you and the person you provide care for need to be eligible.
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.
Income test for Carer Payment
Your income can reduce how much we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Carer Payment.
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 Carer Allowance
To get this payment, both you and the person you care for need to meet some rules.
How to claim Carer Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Carer Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
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.