Residential Aged Care Means Test
For people who enter residential aged care after 1 July 2014 a means tested amount is used to determine how much they can pay for accommodation and care.
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For people who enter residential aged care after 1 July 2014 a means tested amount is used to determine how much they can pay for accommodation and care.
Aged Care Providers are required to refund the balance of a resident’s Refundable Accommodation Deposit/Contribution or Accommodation Bond within legislated timeframes.
Gifting is a term used when a person, or their partner, gives away or transfers assets or income and in return receives nothing or less than the market value in money, goods or services.