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.
Which payments are eligible for transfer to Age Pension
If you get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension.
How to manage your Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Your options and obligations for the Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP).
Reviews for Carer Allowance
We may review your income and the level of care you give to check if you can keep Carer Allowance.
Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of Victoria bushfires that started in January 2026.
Reviews for Carer Payment
If you’re getting Carer Payment, we may do reviews. This is to help us understand your caring circumstances.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
Dealing with debt
Steps to help you manage your debt and take control of your money.
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.
Medicare online account help - Get a new Medicare card with other people
Instructions on how to get a new Medicare card with other people using your Medicare online account.