Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS)

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Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS)

Funding Providers

Department of Health and Aged Care

Location

Australia Wide

Funding Type

Cash grant G05269

Primary Category

Health

Eligible to

  • Individuals

Funding

Total pool: Undisclosed

Round(s)

Ongoing

Purpose

To assist eligible people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet some of the costs of continence products.

Overview

If you have permanent and severe incontinence and you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident 5 years of age or older you may be eligible for CAPS.

CAPS payment

The CAPS payment rate for 2024-25 is $694.80.  The payment may increase or decrease a little every year following the Government’s budget process.

Your CAPS payment is paid into your choice of Australian bank account. The account can belong to:

CAPS payments aren’t included in your income tax calculations.

Limitations

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

To get paid under CAPS you must meet all of the following:

  • be 5 years or older
  • have permanent and severe incontinence confirmed by a registered health professional
  • be an Australian permanent resident or citizen for as long as you get the payment
  • have an eligible neurological condition or eligible other condition that is the cause of your permanent and severe incontinence

If you have a non-neurological condition, you must also have a Pensioner Concession Card. It can be from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Applications / Guidelines

Application methods: Mail

Contact Details

  • Phone: 1800 239 309
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