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Service type | Full pensioner | Part pensioner and self-funded Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) Holder | Self-funded non-CHSC holder |
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Clinical support | ~0% | ~0% | ~0% |
Independence | ~5% | Between ~5% and ~50% | ~50% |
Everyday living | ~17.5% | Between ~17.5% and ~80% | ~80% |
Changes | If approved BEFORE 12 September 2024 | If approved AFTER 12 September 2024 |
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Funding | You’ll be transitioned to a Support at Home classification level that aligns with your current Home Care Package level – no reassessment needed. | You’ll be assessed and assigned a classification under the new Support at Home funding model. |
Contribution | The no-worse off arrangement applies to you. Your contribution under Support at Home will be the same, or less, than what you currently pay. | If you receive your Home Care package before 1 July 2025, you’ll move to the Support at Home contribution model from July. If your funding starts after 1 July 2025, you’ll begin on the standard Support at Home contribution arrangements from day one. |
Budget | Your annual budget will shift to a quarterly budget from 1 July 2025. | If your funding begins after 1 July 2025, you’ll receive a quarterly budget from the outset. |
Unspent funds | Any unspent Home Care Package funds you’ve accrued before 1 July 2025 will carry over to Support at Home in full. From 1 July 2025, any new unspent funds will be capped at $1,000 or 10% of your quarterly budget – whichever is greater. | From 1 July 2025, you’ll be able to carry over up to $1,000 or 10% of your quarterly Support at Home budget – whichever is greater. If you start your package before 1 July 2025 and accrue any unspent funds beforehand, those will transition with you. |
There is nothing you need to do.
In the future you will need to sign a new Service Agreement that is in line with the Aged Care Act. Our team of Care Partners will support and guide you through your transition to Support at Home.
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