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Current as of March 2020

Current as of March 2020

For many years couples entering aged care were often advised to move in on separate days, this simple but effective strategy often meant that the first person qualified as a Low Means resident while the second paid the market price. But as the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate drops the Refundable Accommodation Contribution (RAC) becomes more expensive, in some cases more than the market price. When it comes to aged care everyone has the choice of paying towards the cost of their accommodation by a lump sum, daily payment or a combination of the two (you can even deduct your daily payment from your lump sum if you choose). For people who pay the market price, the lump sum amount is set by the facility and requires approval if it is above $550,000. The daily payment is calculated using a government set interest rate, known as the maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) and is charged on any amount of unpaid lump sum. For example if the market price was $500,000 and some paid $200,000 by RAD then the DAP would be $40.36/day Low means residents can pay a Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC) which is calculated by a means assessment which takes

Many of us think of aged care as a service provided in an aged care facility but in fact most people access care in their own home. Around 1 million people in Australia receive aged care in their own homes. The first (and possibly most important thing) to understand is that Home Care can be delivered into anywhere you call “home”.  The most basic level of Home Care is provided through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. CHSP services include: domestic assistance, personal care, respite services, social support, transport and meals. The amount you pay for services through CHSP varies from one provider to another and from individual to individual so confirm the cost before you receive the services. If your care needs are higher, a Home Care Package may better suit you. Changes to Home Care Packages took effect in February 2017 — giving greater access to care and greater choice about who delivers that care. To qualify for a Home Care Package you will need to have an assessment of your care needs — known as an ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team). The assessment is free and will normally be conducted in your own home, the purpose of the