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What is a Home Care Package?

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 funding and Level 4 is the highest that an individual can receive. Level 1 is currently around $8k per year and Level 4 is over $50k per year.

The level assigned to you will depend on an assessment based on your physical and cognitive needs and how extensive they are. Funding from your Home Care Package can be used to buy hours of care or other support services which suits your needs and supports you to remain living independently at home.

Once you have a Home Care Package it is yours to keep, to allow you to remain living in your own home.

Home Care Package funds aren’t paid to you directly. Instead, you must choose an approved Home Care Package Provider to administer the funds on your behalf and support you with your care management.

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The Basics

I need some help at home what should I do?

What is a Home Care Package?

What is the Commonwealth Home Support Programme?

What’s the difference between a Home Care Package and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme?

Can I use both CHSP funding and HCP simultaneously?

What is the eligibility criteria for a Home Care Package?

What are the different Home Care Package Levels?

Is it worth taking a package if I’m a part-pensioner or self-funded retiree?

What is the ‘Income Tested Fee’?

What is the ‘Daily Care Fee’?

What is the difference between the ‘Income Tested Fee’ and the ‘Daily Care Fee’?

How do I know if I will need to do an Income Assessment?

How do I apply for a Home Care Package?

What happens during an in-person assessment?

When will I receive my Home Care Package?

What is a Referral Code?

What is a Care Plan?

What is a Home Care Agreement?

What is a Budget?

How does the payment of a Home Care Package work?

What are Home Care Package Supplements?

Can I pay for Respite with my Home Care Package?

What services can you access with your Home Care Package?

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