Carer Allowance income review
To make sure you’re paid correctly, we may review your income.
Other forms you may need to complete - Carer Payment
When you make your claim for Carer Payment, we may ask you to give us more information.
Confirm or update your caring details for Carer Payment
If you get Carer Payment, we may send you a letter asking about your caring details and address. We’ll ask you to confirm or update these details.
Prepare to transfer to Age Pension if you get Carer Payment
If you get Carer Payment and you’re Age Pension age, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Essential Medical Equipment Payment while travelling or living outside Australia
You must be in Australia to get the payment.
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.
Renew your Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
You can renew your Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card over the phone.
Travel outside Australia rules for Ex-Carer Allowance Health Care Card
There are rules about how long your Ex-Carer Allowance Health Care Card remains current when you travel outside Australia.
Adjusted taxable income for Carer Allowance
We use your adjusted taxable income to work out if you can get Carer Allowance.
Reviews for Carer Allowance
We may review your income and the level of care you give to check if you can keep Carer Allowance.