In some areas, carers can also apply for a carers card, which acts as physical ID that lets others, such as shops or attractions, know that you're a carer. Carers can find out if they can get a carers card by checking with their local carer support organisation or local authority.
Contact the social services department of the council covering the area where the person you care for lives. You may be able to do this online through the council's website. Tell them you're a carer and ask them to carry out a carer's assessment for you.
Provide evidence of your caregiving activities to demonstrate capacity. This can include records of doctor's visits, medication management, communication with healthcare providers, and testimonials from neighbors or family members. It's important to show consistent involvement in daily care.
Medicare pays for caregivers when: a person is under the care of a doctor. a doctor has certified a person as homebound. the care delivered is through a written plan that the doctor regularly reviews.