CAPS

Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS)

The Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) is an Australian Government program that provides a payment to eligible people to help with some of the costs of buying continence products.

CAPS helps you reduce the costs of buying Continence Products.

Who is eligible?

You need to meet all the eligibility requirements to get CAPS. The basic requirements are that you:

Have permanent and severe incontinence
Have an eligible neurological condition or an eligible other condition that is the cause of your permanent and severe incontinence
Be 5 years or older
Be an Australian citizen

CAPS Payment

The CAPS payment rate is up to $739.40 per eligible person (non-taxable payment).
You can choose one full payment in July, or two half payments in July and January each year.
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.

Buying Continence Products

You can buy any Continence Products you need with CAPS at Alpha Medical Solutions. Ask your health professional about what types of products will best suit your needs.

What about State / Territory schemes?

If a person is eligible for the CAPS and is currently receiving assistance with continence (or continence-related) products through a State or Territory government-funded scheme, they should contact their scheme manager to find out if the assistance will be affected by their eligibility for the CAPS.

How can I apply?

Click HERE to download the CAPS Application form and Guidelines.

A health professional must complete the Health Report component in the form.
There is a list of Neurological conditions that are only accepted.

Health Professionals able to complete Form:

GP
Medical Specialist (Urologist, Gynecologist, Geriatrician, Neurologist, Neurosurgeon etc)
Continence Nurse Specialist
Community Nurse
Registered Nurse
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Aboriginal health worker

Please make sure that you have read the instructions and completed all pages. Once the form is complete, you can email it or post it back to us: