Do I need to complete an income assessment?

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• What is a Comprehensive Assessment?

  This is an assessment that defines the assistance a client can access. This can include Residential Care, Short Term Restorative Care and Home Care Packages and is completed by an ACAT assessor. This is for clients needing higher care than CHSP ...

• What is a Home Support Assessment?

  A Home Support Assessment is a regional assessment for Commonwealth Home Support (CHSP).  This is the beginning of the pipeline for clients needing services at a lower level. 

• What is an ACAT assessment and how is this different from my previous home support assessment?

  You may find information about assessments here. Alternatively, you can view information about an ACAT assessment here.

• Will it cost me anything for my HCP and how much will I have to pay for my HCP package?

  The cost of aged care services depends on your situation, including the type of services you need and your financial situation.  The maximum basic fee is 17.5% of the single person rate of the basic Age Pension.  Depending on your income, you may be ...

• Will it cost me anything for my HCP and how much will I have to pay for my HCP package?

  The cost of aged care services depends on your situation, including the type of services you need and your financial situation.  The maximum basic fee is 17.5% of the single person rate of the basic Age Pension.  Depending on your income, you may be ...