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From late October 2023, Services Australia will review residential aged care and home care fees on a monthly basis. Previously it was reviewed quarterly.
The monthly reviews will apply changes to care recipient fees closer to when changes happen. The reviews will also calculate any applicable refund amounts as part of the next monthly claim process.
This means care recipients may receive more regular letters advising of fee changes or refunds.
For more information see Important update: More regular reviews of aged care fees
The FirstTech Aged Care Guide has been updated for legislative changes, rates and thresholds as at 20 September 2023.
The FirstTech Social Security Guide has been updated for legislative changes, rates and thresholds as at 20 September 2023.
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