Information about how to manage your aged care costs after you get an aged care calculation of your cost of care from us.
You’ll need to update your details if your circumstances change. This may change how much you pay towards your aged care costs.
Your income support payment may change if you get Support at Home or move into an aged care home. If you’re in an aged care home, we may be able to pay your income support payment to your provider.
It’s important to know there are annual, lifetime and time limited caps for your aged care costs.
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