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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.

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  2. Who can get it

Residence rules for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme

To be eligible for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme you must meet residency requirements.

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Private Trust form (MOD PT)

Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.

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Who can get the Continence Aids Payment Scheme

You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).

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How to apply for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme

Complete the following steps to apply for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).

  1. Aged care calculation of your cost of care
  2. How to manage your aged care costs

Your Centrelink payments when you move into an aged care home

Moving into an aged care home may change your income support payment. Some income support payments can be paid directly to your aged care provider.

  1. Aged care calculation of your cost of care
  2. How to apply online

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.

  1. Continence Aids Payment Scheme
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Not meeting eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme

You may not access CAPS if you don’t meet eligibility.

  1. Special Disability Trusts
  2. How it works

Benefits of Special Disability Trusts

If you have a Special Disability Trust you may get a gifting concession and assets test assessment exemption.

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Who should apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care

You should apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care if you’re thinking about accessing aged care services. You can also apply if you’re getting aged care services.

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Page last updated: 10 December 2021.
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