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These definitions apply to all payments.
All residents in aged care homes can be asked to pay a basic daily fee as a contribution towards accommodation costs and living expenses, like meals, cleaning, laundry, heating and cooling.
From 20 September 2009, aged care residents will have their rate of basic daily fees set according to 4 categories. These are:
DoHA will advise each resident which rate is applicable to them.
Residents may be asked to pay an income tested fee in addition to the daily fee, depending on their income and level of care they require.
Centrelink will assess a person's income so that DoHA can establish the fees that will apply.
The Australian Government sets the maximum level of the daily fees.
Daily care fees and income tested fees are distinct from the periodic accommodation bond or accommodation charge.
For further information on daily fees, visit the DoHA website or contact DoHA on freecall 1800 020 103.
Act reference: Aged Care Act 1997
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Last reviewed: 3 May 2010
