Residential aged care calculation of your cost of care form (SA457)
Use this form to give us your financial details. Don’t use this form if you get a relevant income support payment.
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.
Not meeting eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You may not access CAPS if you don’t meet eligibility requirements.
Aged care calculation of your cost of care if you get an income support payment
We may have your financial details if you get a relevant income support payment from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
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.
Understanding aged care costs to get aged care services
If you’ve started your journey with My Aged Care, we can tell you how much you can expect to contribute towards your aged care costs.
Who can get the Continence Aids Payment Scheme
You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).
Steps to claim financial hardship assistance with aged care costs
Complete the following steps to claim aged care financial hardship assistance.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
How a Special Disability Trust works
A Special Disability Trust can have 1 principal beneficiary who meets the eligibility criteria.