To be eligible for aged care financial hardship assistance, you must have:
- completed a calculation of your cost of care form
- assets below the current threshold of $46,835.10
- not gifted more than the allowable amount.
If you use Support at Home, tell your provider if you apply for hardship assistance. They should pause contributions while your application is being assessed. If unsuccessful, you’ll need to pay the contributions.
Check eligibility for financial hardship assistance and how to apply.