FAQ Category: HCP

Services Are Varied And May Include – Personal Care, Shopping Assistance, Home Cleaning, Gardening And Mowing, Physiotherapy And Other Allied Health, Transport, Mobility Aids, Home Modifications, Meal Preparation, Nursing Care, Continence Products, Home Safety, Personal Alarms, Respite And Socialisation – Generally Any Service To Support Your Health And Well-being. Home Care Package Funds Cannot Be …

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A Home Care Package Is Available For People Over 65 Years Of Age (over 50 Years Of Age For Aboriginal And Torres Straits Islander People) Who Require Assistance To Live At Home. Your Needs Will Be Assessed By My Aged Care Who Will Determine Your Eligibility. Their Phone Number Is 1800 200 422. My Aged …

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My Aged Care advertises three primary types of care on their website: Help at Home, Short Term Care and Residential Care. The Government recognises two types of care needs for help at home: Entry-Level care, also known as the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and More Complex Care, known as the Home Care Packages (HCP). …

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No, General Purchases Are Not Subsidized By The Home Care Package. You May Be Able To Ask Your Case Manager If They Can Purchase Essential Items Such As Continence Products Or Wound Care Dressings, But They Must Be Relating To Your Health And Well-being.

Items That Would Normally Be Purchased Out Of General Income. Buying Food, Except As Part Of Enteral Feeding Requirements. Payment For Permanent Accommodation, Including Assistance With The Home Purchase, Mortgage Payments Or Rent. Payment Of Home Care Fees. Payment Of Fees Or Charges For Other Types Of Care Funded Or Jointly Funded By The Australian …

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The Home Care Package Will Be Customized To Your Requirements. As A General Rule Of Thumb, You Can Expect Up To: Level 1 (Basic Needs) – 2 Hrs Per Week Level 2 (Low Care Needs) – 3-4 Hrs Per Week Level 3 (Intermediate Care Needs) – 7-9 Hours Per Week Level 4 (High Care Needs) …

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As Of 1 July 2019, The Maximum Daily Fees Are: Level 1 (Basic Needs) – $9.44 Level 2 (Low Care Needs) – $9.99 Level 3 (Intermediate Care Needs) – $10.27 Level 4 (High Care Needs) – $10.54 The Government Has Determined A Maximum Daily Fee That Providers May Ask For You To Contribute To Your …

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If You Are Eligible For A Home Care Package, It’s Important To Know That Home Care Package Is Income Tested, And You Need To Understand What Fees You May Have To Pay, How Much The Government Will Contribute, And How Your Budget Works. For Example, A Single Person With An Income Above $27,284 May Pay …

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A Home Care Package Is Based On Your Level Of Care And Support Needs. Rounded Values For Each Package Are: Level 1 (Basic Needs) – $9026.45 Level 2 (Low Care Needs) – $15877.5 Level 3 (Intermediate Care Needs) – $34550.9 Level 4 (High Care Needs) – $52377.5

There Is No Right Or Wrong When It Comes To Finding Care That Suits You. Home Care Allows Individuals To Keep Their Independence And Dignity And Remain In The Comfort And Security Of Their Own Home For As Long As Possible. Receiving Care From Your Home Allows You To Live Your Days On Your Schedule …

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