Q: When can I claim financial hardship?
A: If you are genuinely having difficulty paying for the cost of home or residential aged care can apply and the reasons beyond your control you can apply for financial hardship assistance.
ACG Adviser QA Document FORMER HOME
Q: Should we keep or sell the family home?
A: The simple answer is it depends. There are both advantages and disadvantages of keeping the family home.
ACG Adviser QA COUPLES ENTERING CARE
Q: How are assets and income assessed for couples?
A: The simple answer is the assets and income of a couple are assessed on a 50/50 basis and the home is exempt while one member is living there. If both members of a couple are entering care timing the move can create very different outcomes.