Complete the Means Test Assessment

The next step is to complete your Means Test Assessment.

The government will assess your income and assets to determine your eligibility for subsidised aged care. If possible, your assessment should be submitted before starting care. This ensures your income for aged care purposes, to avoid any confusion regarding your fees.

Starting residential care without an assessment may require you to pay the highest aged care fees.

Appoint a Nominee

If it is simpler, you may nominate an organisation or another person to act on your behalf.

They can complete aged care forms and deal with your matters. Your nominee can be changed at any time. Read more about having a nominee to deal with personal matters on your behalf.

Your Financial Contribution

The Government will assess your income and advise you of the fees payable.

In residential aged care there are 4 fee types which may be applicable:

1. a basic daily fee
2. a means tested fee
3. accommodation costs
4. fees for extra services

Extra Assistance

Call the Aged Care Fee Assessments and Services line on 1800 227 475, if you need further assistance.

Alternatively, a number of brochures are provided on the My Aged Care website, that offer assistance and information.

For your convenience these brochures can be downloaded from our website.