You must download our forms to fill them in. We have help available if you use assistive technology or if you need a translator or interpreter. Find out how to use our forms.
You don’t need to use this form if you’re accessing Support at Home services.
You can opt in if any of the following apply:
- you were approved for, or receiving home care on 12 September 2024
- you were in residential care on 31 October 2025 and haven’t spent more than 28 days outside of care, other than approved leave (although exceptions may apply in some circumstances)
- you move to a new service, or you’re staying in the same service and wanting to opt in on or after 1 November 2025.
Download and complete the Continuing residential aged care recipient opting into the new arrangements from 1 November 2025 form.
If you need to update your circumstances, go to how to manage your aged care costs for more information.