What is an approved HCP (Home Care Packages) Package?

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• What is a Home Care Package (HCP)?

  A Home Care Package is the highest package that a client can be approved for. A client has one provider for all services.  MAC - HCP - provides info regarding: eligibility, what is not included and what it is etc. 

• 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 ...

• How do I get help at home and am I eligible for government funded care?

  Please open this link to find out more about government funded care. LINK: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/frequently-asked-questions/where-do-i-start 

• What is an assigned HCP Package?

  This is a package that is ready to be taken up by a client and used to access services through a service provider.

• 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 ...