Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS)

The Continence Aids Payment Scheme is an Australian Government payment that will assist eligible people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet some of the costs of their continence products. 

The Continence Aids Payment Scheme  commences from July 2010 and replaces the Continence Aids Assistance Scheme (CAAS). 

How will CAPS work?

The Continence Aids Payment Scheme will consist of a direct payment to clients.  It will be delivered by Medicare Australia  and will be paid directly into a client’s nominated bank account. Eligible clients can purchase their products from their preferred supplier, including BrightSky Australia, and may, if they prefer, opt to have their CAPS payment deposited directly to their product supplier of choice. 

The Continence Aids Payment Scheme for 2009/10 is $489.95. It is indexed annually.

Eligibility for CAPS

Who is eligible for CAPS? 

People who are five years of age or older and have permanent and severe incontinence due to an eligible neurological condition or have permanent and severe incontinence caused by another eligible condition, (provided they have a Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card) are eligible. 

For a full list of eligible conditions and further information on the CAPS Scheme please visit the Bladder Bowel website www.bladderbowel.gov.au