Home Care Packages
Providing extra support for independent living at home.
Table of Contents
What is a Home Care Package?
Home Care Package levels of support
What can Home Care Package funds be used for?
Am I eligible for a Home Care Package?
How much will Home Care Package cost me?
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What is a Home Care Package (HCP)?
A Home Care Package is a subsidy program funded by the Australian government to enable you to access the services you need to live independently. It is designed for those with more complex care needs that go beyond what the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) can provide.
Home Care Package levels of support
There are four Home Care Package levels to help meet different levels of care needs:
What can Home Care Package funds be used for?
The services you may access under your Home Care Packages in Australia include, but are not limited to:
- In-home nursing and allied health services (e.g. wound care, medication management, podiatry, physiotherapy)
- Health services (e.g. diet and nutrition, dementia care, telehealth)
- Personal care services (e.g. toileting, showering, grooming)
- Help at home (e.g. gardening, cleaning, meal delivery)
- Social support (e.g. social outings, home visits, transport)
- Wellness programs (e.g. learn how to manage conditions associated with diabetes, learning how to manage symptoms of dementia)
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Am I eligible for a Home Care Package?
To determine your eligibility for a Home Care Package, you will need to be assessed by the Regional Assessment Services Team (RAS) or the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). You can ring us at 1300 782 896 and our friendly staff will be happy to guide you through the process.
If you think you need a low level of support, you may not need a Home Care Package and may be more suitable for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). Click to learn more.
How much will Home Care Package cost me?
Depending on your financial situation, you may be required to contribute to the cost of your care and your contribution is made up for three types of fees:
- Basic daily fee – calculated daily and payable from the day your care starts with us to the day your care ends.
- Income-tested care fee – whether you pay this and how much do you pay is determined by completing an income and means assessment. Find out more here.
- Additional fees – any other amount you have agreed to pay for extra care and services that would not otherwise be covered by your Home Care Package.
Provider information about service delivery and pricing
integratedliving understands that a fundamental component of provider selection is the consideration of pricing and value for money. We offer high quality services by qualified and experienced staff throughout rural, regional and remote areas of Australia. Our services recognise and address the challenges faced by clients living in these areas and offer unique support to allow people to continue living independently, stay well, manage chronic illness and stay socially connected to friends, family and their communities.
| Approximate Home Care Package Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care Package funding | Annual | $10,687.20 | $18,793.85 | $40,905.55 | $62,013.50 |
| Home Care Package funding | Per fortnight | $409.92 | $720.86 | $1,569.98 | $2,378.60 |
| Home Care Package funding | Per day | $29.28 | $51.49 | $112.07 | $169.90 |
| Basic Daily Fee paid by you | Per fortnight | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Note: You may be required to make a contribution to the cost pf your care by paying an Australian Government Income Tested Care Fee and/or Basic Daily Fee. The Home Care Package funding amounts are current as at 1 July 2024. Further information about your contributions is available on My Aged Care.
Care Management
Care management is a mandatory service that includes ongoing care assessment, planning and coordination. This ensures the services you receive meet the needs and goals identified in your Client Plan. Every Home Care Package, including those being self-managed, will require some level of Care Management.
Approach to Care Management
At integratedliving we support our clients to be independent and remain living at home as long as possible. We respect and support your right to make informed choices about your care and quality of life. Together with your Case Manager, you will plan your c are and services to meet your needs, goals and preferences in order to optimise your health and wellbeing. Care Management consists of:
- Regularly assessing your needs, goals and preferences;
- Reviewing your home care agreement and Client Plan;
- Ensuring your care and services are aligned with other supports;
- Partnering with you and your representatives (if applicable) about your care and services;
- Ensuring your care and services are culturally safe;
- Identifying and addressing risks to the. care recipient's safety, health and wellbeing.
Package Management
Package Management is the activities that an approved provider is required to undertake in managing the provision of services under a Home Care Package and managing the quality of care and services included in the package. It includes compliance activities, claiming subsidies, preparing budgets and statements and other activities required of an approved provider.
| Care Management | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fully managed by provider | Per fortnight | $73.11 | $128.57 | $279.82 | $424.19 |
| Per day | $5.22 | $9.18 | $19.99 | $30.30 | |
| Fully managed by provider | Approx. no. hours per fortnight | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Self-managed by you | Please contact us to discuss this. | ||||
| Price for Common Services | How the provider delivers services | Standard hours (6am-8pm) |
Non- standard hours (8pm-6am) |
Saturday | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal care (per hour) |
By own staff members or other providers *Should you prefer to choose someone else to deliver a specific service, we will inform you of the cost to your Package prior to service delivery. |
$87.00 | $103.00 | $121.00 | $146.00 | $182.00 |
| Nursing (per hour) |
$125.00 | $148.00 | $174.00 | $210.00 | $261.00 | |
| Cleaning and household tasks (per hour) |
$87.00 | $103.00 | $121.00 | $146.00 | $182.00 | |
| Light gardening (per hour) |
$98.00 | $116.00 | $136.00 | $165.00 | $205.00 | |
| In-home respite (per hour) |
$87.00 | $103.00 | $121.00 | $146.00 | $182.00 |
| Other costs | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package management | Per fortnight | $45.49 | $80.00 | $174.11 | $263.94 |
| Per day | $3.25 | $5.71 | $12.44 | $18.85 | |
| Staff travel costs to visit you | Per km | $2.00 per km for travel that is more than 10km (round trip) | |||
| Staff travel costs during service | Per km | $2.00 per km for travel during the service provided | |||
Any changes to services with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged the full cost of service. This includes cancellation, shortened services and rescheduling requests.
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