Your fees and charges will be based on the outcome of the financial assessment that you have submitted to Centrelink or DVA prior to your entry into aged care. Further information is available on the My Aged Care website www.myagedcare.gov.au

Basic Daily Care Fee – Payable by all aged care recipients

The maximum daily care fee is payable by all residents in aged care and equates to 85% of the Australian single age pension. The basic daily fee is set by the Australian Government and increases on the 20th of March and September every year. For some people this is the only fee they are required to pay.

Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC) – Subject to financial assessment outcome

The resident pays the required amount direct to the aged care provider which reduces the amount of care subsidy paid from the government to the provider. This fee is subject to quarterly reviews. The DAC can be paid as a RAC (Refundable Accommodation Contribution).

Means Tested Fee – Subject to financial assessment outcome

This fee is dependent on the financial assessment outcome and subject to quarterly reviews.

Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) - Subject to financial assessment outcome

This is a charge set by the facility and is for the accommodation payment for the room that you have agreed to enter. The RAD can be paid as a lump sum or part lump sum and a daily payment (DAP). Lump sums paid are fully refundable.

Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) - Subject to financial assessment outcome

This is the daily payment based on MPIR (Maximum Permissible Interest Rate) of the RAD that has not been paid in full.

Details correct as of 1st April 2024