If you’re considering residential aged care, it’s important to understand the funding options available so you can make the choice that’s right for you or your family member.
1
Low Means Fully Supported (Govt funded)
The government may pay for your accommodation and care costs, so you’ll only need to pay the basic daily care fee.
The government may pay for your accommodation and care costs, so you’ll only need to pay the basic daily care fee.
2
Low means partly supported (Govt contribution)
If you are only eligible for partial funding, the government will contribute to your accommodation costs and you’ll also need to pay the basic daily care fee.
If you are only eligible for partial funding, the government will contribute to your accommodation costs and you’ll also need to pay the basic daily care fee.
3
Self-funded
If you don’t qualify for government funding, you’ll need to pay the accommodation and basic daily care fee, and a means tested care fee.
If you don’t qualify for government funding, you’ll need to pay the accommodation and basic daily care fee, and a means tested care fee.
