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 clients.
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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.
Do I need to complete an income assessment?
https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/income-and-means-assessments/ - fill out self-funded retiree or pension from Centrelink. Dependent on what you select, it will take you to the corresponding answer. Part pensioner can be done over the phone. Part and ...
Who is ACAT?
Aged Care Assessment Team ACAT is the My Aged Care Assessment team that complete the comprehensive assessments after the Client has been referred to them via the Regional Assessment team. You may find more information about the ACAT assessments ...
How do I register with My Aged Care?
You may call the MAC Phone number 1800 200 422 Or open either two of the links below: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/assessment/how-apply-assessment https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/make-a-referral