The Government pays a subsidy for the Home Care Package to your relevant aged care service provider; the subsidy helps contribute to the total cost of your aged care services.
The subsidy amount paid to your aged care service provider will depend on the level of care you require; however you will find that your contribution will be limited to the following a basic daily care fee, an income tested care fee and fees for additional care or services not covered by your Home Care Package:
From 20 March 2023, the basic daily care fee is:
Fee | Rate |
Maximum Basic Daily Fee | |
Home Care – Level 1 package | $10.88 |
Home Care – Level 2 package | $11.50 |
Home Care – Level 3 package | $11.83 |
Home Care – Level 4 package |
$12.14 |