The consumer’s budget will vary depending on the level of the HCP funding allocated to the consumer by the government. The budget estimates below are an approximation of funding that could be allocated to the consumer. Funding differs from person to person depending on the individual circumstances.
My Way will work with the client in determining the appropriate level of services that could be delivered within the budget that has been allocated to the consumer. Out-of-pocket contributions from clients are discussed if needed.
For more detailed information, visit our fees page on the My Aged Care website, where you will find;
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| HOME CARE PACKAGE BUDGET/CONSUMER | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | LEVEL 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care budget per annum | $10,931.00 | $19,224.00 | $41,847.00 | $63,440.00 |
| Home Care budget per fortnight | $420 | $739 | $1,609 | $2,440 |
| Hours of care per year | 113 | 198 | 431 | 653 |
| Care hours per fortnight | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 |
The care management fee covers the cost of ensuring the appropriate level of support is provided to the consumer. This includes costs associated with regular reviews of the care plan and service coordination to ensure services delivered are in line with the consumer’s goals and objectives.
The package management fee covers the cost of activities that ensure smooth delivery and management of the client’s Home Care package, including preparation of monthly statements, compliance requirements, and quality assurance activities.
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| COST PER MONTH | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | LEVEL 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care management fee per month (14%) | $127 | $224 | $488 | $740 |
| Package management fee per month (10%) | $91 | $160 | $348 | $528 |
| Care management hours per month | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Self-Management fees per month (10%) | $91 | $160 | $348 | $528 |
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| SERVICES | WEEKDAYS | EVENING | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | PUBLIC HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care | $78 | $85 | $109 | $132 | $164 |
| Nursing | $120 | $132 | $168 | $204 | $252 |
| Daily Living Activities | $78 | $85 | $109 | $132 | $164 |
| Allied Health | $198 | $204 | $260 | $316 | $390 |
| Light Gardening | $78 | $85 | $109 | $132 | $164 |
| In-Home Respite | $78 | $85 | $109 | $132 | $164 |
This is a travel cost for the support worker to visit the consumer’s location or accompany consumers to appointments. Support staff travel costs can be billed at $1 per kilometre.
This includes help with daily personal care needs such as getting in and out of bed, bathing, medication administration, etc.
This may include wound care/management, medication administration, general health assessment for example, blood pressure tests, etc.
This may include appointment visits, shopping, cleaning, meal preparation, and other household tasks.
This may include Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Behavioural Support, etc.
This may include help with watering the garden, light weed removal, mowing, etc.
This involves short team support provided in the client’s home, for example, in situations where the carer is away for a short time.
