If your care needs have changed as you’ve gotten older and you are struggling to do what you used to, you may be eligible to receive some help at home from the government. This may be in the form of: A Home Care Package or The Commonwealth Home Support Programme. To find out if you … Read more
A Home Care Package (HCP) is funding given to older Australians through a government-subsidised program with the aim of providing long-term support for elderly individuals who want to continue living independently at home. There are four levels of Home Care Packages each with a different level of funding. Level 1 is the lowest amount of … Read more
Often confused with the Home Care Package Programme, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) is an entirely different government program that also has the goal of supporting older Australians who require assistance to remain living at home. The program is different in that rather than a set amount of funding given to you every year … Read more
While both the HCP and CHSP give you support to stay living at home, there are significant differences between the programs. CHSP: You’ll have access to specific services and there isn’t much flexibility. You pay a subsidised rate from your own pocket, for the services you use. HCP: You get an amount of funding that … Read more
Many people receive Commonwealth Home Support Programme CHSP funding while waiting to be assigned a Home Care Package (HCP). Once you accept your Home Care Package you will be required to finish up your CHSP funded services. But don’t dismay, if there is a specific service you really enjoyed from the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, … Read more
There are a number of things that will be looked at during an assessment process to ensure that everyone receives the care and support they need. The My Aged Care Assessor will look at things like: Your age – to be eligible you need to be an older Australian (generally 65 years or older) or … Read more
There are four Home Care Package levels to address different support and care needs. When you are assessed for a Home Care Package the assessor will also establish what level of funding you may be eligible for. This eligibility is determined by a variety of different factors. To be able to apply for a Home … Read more
Whether or not a Home Care Package is right for you completely depends on your individual circumstances – everyone is different. Part-pensioners and self-funded retirees will likely have to make a contribution to their Home Care Package, which is something called the ‘Income Tested Fee’. This fee is determined by the government and dependent on … Read more
If you are self-funded retiree or on a part pension you may be required to pay what is called the ‘Income Tested Fee’. The ‘Income Tested Fee’ is based on an assessment of your financial situation and can mean you will have to contribute to your package. If the government assesses you as having to … Read more
The ‘Daily Care Fee’ is a fee which a Provider can ask you to pay to supplement your package. It’s usually around $10 per day. We never charge this fee. In our view it’s not in the package holders best interest to pay anything extra unless it’s required by the government.
