Who can get the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).
Residence rules for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
To be eligible for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme you must meet residency requirements.
How much you can get on the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
Information about how much you can get, how we pay and why it won’t count as income.
How to apply for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
Complete the following steps to apply for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).
Not meeting eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You may not access CAPS if you don’t meet eligibility.
Supporting documents for an aged care calculation of your cost of care
When applying for an aged care calculation of your cost of care, you’ll need to give us some supporting documents.
Home Care Package - Calculation of your cost of home care form (SA456)
Use this form to give us your financial details. Don’t use this form if you get a relevant income support payment.
Providing more information for your Continence Aids Payment Scheme application
You may need to give us extra documents as part of your CAPS application.
Book a general My Aged Care information appointment online
You can now book a free face-to-face appointment online for general information about aged care.
Change of circumstances when you get the continence aids payment
It’s important to tell us about changes to your circumstances that may affect your Continence Aids Payment Scheme payment.