Carer Allowance (CA) 009-03000000
Expand allThis document outlines information about Carer Allowance (CA).
CA is an income supplement for people who provide additional daily care and attention for an adult or child with a disability or medical condition, or an adult who is frail aged. CA is not taxable or assets tested. To be eligible for CA, the carer’s and their partner’s combined Adjusted Taxable Income (ATI) must be under $250,000 a year. This includes deemed amount from account-based income streams if the account holder is 60 years of age or older. The same income limit applies if the carer does not have a partner.
The carer's and their partner's income does not affect the rate of CA that is paid.
CA can be paid in addition to wages or another income support payment. CA recognises the impact of a person's disability on the carer.
Contents
Claiming Carer Payment (CP) and/or Carer Allowance (CA)
Eligibility for Carer Allowance (CA)
Progress of claim - Carer Payment (CP) and/or Carer Allowance (CA)
Assessing claims for Carer Allowance (CA)
Carer Allowance (CA) income test
Change of care for Carer Payment (CP) and Carer Allowance (CA) customers
Carer Payment (CP) and/or Carer Allowance (CA) Child to Adult Transfer (CTAT)
Change of circumstances for Carer Allowance (CA)
Death of a care receiver (CLK)
Carer Payment (CP) and Carer Allowance (CA) overseas absences
Carer Allowance (CA) cancellations, suspensions and restorations
Ex-Carer Allowance (child) Health Care Card (EHC)
Related links
Carer Allowance (CA) income test - determining reference tax year and assessable income components