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Home Care Services: Fees, Caps and Government Subsidies

How it works for Home Care Services

Your Care Budget for Home Care Services

Understanding the allocation of funds for your Home Care Services can be confusing. To help, we have put together some simple resources on this page.

It is important you fully understand the different fees and any out of pocket charges you may need to pay, before signing up to any Home Care Services.

 

The total cost of your Home Care Services consists of three main elements, as illustrated below.

 

 

  1. Type of Government Subsidy

The type of Government subsidy can impact your care budget. For example, a Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) recipient can only receive entry level services to the maximum value of approximately $8,900 per annum, however, a Home Care Package (HCP) recipient can receive comprehensive care between the values of $9,000 and $52,000 per annum, depending on their HCP level.

 

Type of Government Subsidy

Level

Amount*

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Basic needs only  
Home Care Package Level 1
Basic care
Up to approx. $9,000 p.a
Home Care Package Level 2
Low care
Up to approx. $15,750 p.a
Home Care Package Level 3
Intermediate care
Up to approx. $34,250 p.a
Home Care Package Level 4
High care
Up to approx. $52,000 p.a

*Please note: Figures are subject to change. For up to date
information, please visit myagedcare.gov.au/changesaged-care-fees-annual-and-lifetime-caps

 

  1. Your Contribution 

If you are receiving a Government subsidy, then you may be required to pay a contribution towards your care.

 

For recipients of a Home Care Package (HCP), this contribution is known as the Basic Daily Fee and the amount is set by the Government. 

 

For recipients of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), this fee is known as the Client Contribution.

 

  1. Income-Tested Fee 

This is a contribution towards the cost of your care and only applies if you are on a Home Care Package and your income or assets exceed the maximum threshold set by the Government.

 

Income-Tested Fee Caps

There are annual and lifetime caps for the income-tested care fee.

Once the cap has been reached, you cannot be asked to pay more.  

The annual cap is different depending on what you earn in a year. For example, for a single person as at 20 March 2021:

  • If you are a full pensioner or have an income up to $28,048.80, you won’t have to pay an income-tested care fee.

  • If you are a part pensioner or if you earn between $28,048.80 and $54,168.40 a year, your income-tested care fee is capped at $5,667.73 a year.

  • If you earn more than $54,168.40 a year, your income-tested care fee is capped at $11,335.48 a year.


There is a lifetime cap of $68,012.98 as at 20 March 2021. After you reach this figure you will no longer have to pay income-tested care fees
. 

 

Moving from Home Care Services to Residential Aged Care?

If you have previously received Home Care Services using a Home Care Package (HCP) Government subsidy and are now moving into a Residential Aged Care Home, any income-tested fees paid with your HCP will be counted towards your aged care home means-tested fee annual and lifetime caps.

 

Helpful resources

Home Care Package Pricing Home Care Fees and Charges Explained Home Care Services - How To Get Started Commonwealth Home Support Programme Brochure Home Care Services - All You Need To Know
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