Accommodation rules summary for seniors and aged care 065-05020000
Expand allThis document outlines information regarding accommodation rules for aged care and other care situations.
Summary only
Care needs to be taken when using this information as it is a summary only and further detailed clarification of the customer's individual circumstances is required to ensure the correct assessment is applied particularly if the customer is or was a member of a couple.
Accommodation rules for seniors and aged care
The summary includes information on:
Supported Residential Services (SRS)
The Resources page contains a link to the Department of Health and Aged Care website for the latest fees and charges fact sheets.
Contents
Aged care fees and charges - accommodation payments
Change of address to an aged care home
Change of address from an aged care home
Temporary change of address to an aged care home for respite care
Assessment of circumstances for a couple separated due to illness
Customer is separated from their partner – temporarily or due to respite care
Related links
Assessment of entry contribution
Care receiver permanently enters or temporarily/permanently leaves an institution
Completing the Accommodation Details (AC) screen and assessing Rent Assistance (RA)
Vacation of principal home due to illness