September 2014 Changes to Aged Care Fees
Every March & September the Government indexes the Age Care fees, on the same date that the Age & DVA Pensions are indexed.
As from 20th September 2014 the new Aged Care Rate of BASIC Daily Care Fee is as follows:
Maximum Basic Daily Fee PRE JULY 2014 Residents | |
– Standard Resident contribution– includes respite residents | up to $47.15 / day |
– Protected resident contribution | up to $42.99 / day |
– Phased Resident Contribution | up to $47.15 / day |
– Non-Standard Resident Contribution | up to $53.33 / day |
Maximum Daily Income Tested Fee | up to $74.89 / day |
Maximum Basic Daily Fee POST JULY 2014 Residents | |
– Standard Resident contribution | up to $47.15 / day |
The New Means Tested Fee has maximum limits that can be charged, these limits have been indexed below
Maximum Means Tested Fee POST JULY 2014 Residents | |
– Annual Limit | $25,349pa |
– Life Time Limit | $60,838 |
