Government funding by package level
The total cost of a home care package is made up of:
- what you need to pay (your contribution)
- what the Australian Government pays (the subsidy).
The Australian Government pays a different subsidy amount for each level of home care package. This amount is paid to the home care provider you choose.
The government subsidy for each package is as follows:
Package
level |
Aged care services for
people with: |
Yearly amount paid by the
Australian Government up to
approximate* value of |
1 |
Basic care needs |
$8,250 |
2 |
Low-level care needs |
$15,000 |
3 |
Intermediate care needs |
$33,000 |
4 |
High-level care needs |
$50,250 |
* The maximum government contribution increases each year. The individual amount that will be paid will depend on whether you are asked to pay an income-tested care fee.