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.
Home Care Package Calculation of your cost of care form (SA456)
Use this form to give us your financial details. Only complete this form if you don’t get a relevant income support payment.
Aged Care Specialist Officer in My Aged Care face-to-face services
An Aged Care Specialist Officer (ACSO) is part of My Aged Care face-to-face services. They can help with your aged care matters.
Not meeting eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You may not access CAPS if you don’t meet eligibility.
Residential Aged Care Calculation of your cost of care form (SA457)
Use this form to give us your financial details. Only complete this form if you don’t get a relevant income support payment.
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.
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.
Managing your payment Continence Aids Payment Scheme
What you need to do and the options you have to manage your payment.