Fee Collection for Home Care Packages
Your home care provider determines how they collect fees. Fees are generally paid fortnightly or monthly. A provider can’t charge more than one month in advance.
You can start a Home Care Package n before your income assessment is complete. If you are already getting an income support payment the Department of Health Services will already have enough information to determine your income tested care fee.
Jill Donaldson
agedcare101 Physiotherapist
You can start a Home Care Package before your income assessment is complete. If you are already getting an income support payment the Department of Health Services will already have enough information to determine your income-tested care fee.
If you aren’t already getting an income support payment the government will meet your care costs while information is being gathered. Most of the time you will be expected to pay the basic daily fee. Ultimately it is up to the Home Care Package provider if they charge this fee or not.
