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Q: Dad earns little income but his house is worth a bit. Is the Consumer Directed In Home Care Package assets tested?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][fusion_text]Answer: There is no assets test for a Consumer Directed Care In Home Care Package , there is only an income test. NOTE : However please note Nursing Home placements have BOTH income and assets tests. If your father earns less than $26,985.40 income per year he just pays the Basic Daily Care Fee of $10.43 per day which is 17.5% of the Age Pension. This is also called a co-contribution fee. As of September 2018, the annual Basic Co-Contribution is $146.02 per fortnight or $3,806.95 per person per annum. The fee changes twice a year when the age pension changes on 20th March and 20th September. If your father earns more then he has to pay a Consumer Income Tested Fee . There is a lifetime cap on the Income Tested Care Fee once your father has contributed $65,357.65. All these fees are explained on our page: What are the costs of a Consumer Directed Care (CDC) Home Care Package . If your father is 'asset rich and income poor' with no investment portfolio or superannuation to sell, he might consider drawing down on some of the equity in his home using a Reverse Mortgage. Speak to your Accountant or a Financial Planner for the right strategy for your father. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Q: How much does In Home care cost?

[fusion_text]The cost to you varies on whether it is a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. It also varies on whether it is during the day or at night. Most of the care we provide is Monday to Friday during the day. Daughterly Care is a premium provider of private in home care. Daughterly Care has an excellent reputation among health professionals due to our highly experienced and well trained Carers (see more of our actual Caregivers here ) and care Co-ordinators . All our staff are selected for their maturity, common sense, natural warmth and kindness. Our cost is simple and all inclusive, we don’t add administration, core advisory, case management or contingency fees on top. To find out our current fees, please call us on 02 9970 7333. You do not have to be means tested to use our in home care services nor do we have a waiting list. Additionally, you may be eligible for Government funded assistance under the New Consumer Directed Care (CDC) scheme. It's best to ring us to discuss your care needs and we can explain the most cost effective solution for you or your loved one to receive the care that is right for you. Call (02) 9970 7333 [/fusion_text]

Dad earns little income but his house is worth a bit. Is the Consumer Directed In Home Care Package assets tested?

Kate Lambert2023-11-24T12:40:26+10:00

Answer: There is no assets test for a Consumer Directed Care In Home Care Package, there is only an income test.

NOTE: However please note Nursing Home placements have BOTH income and assets tests.

If your father earns less than $26,985.40 income per year he just pays the Basic Daily Care Fee of $10.43 per day which is 17.5% […]

Dad earns little income but his house is worth a bit. Is the Consumer Directed In Home Care Package assets tested?Kate Lambert2023-11-24T12:40:26+10:00

My mother lives independently in a retirement village. Is she entitled to a Government funded Consumer Directed care package (CDC) for In Home care?

Kate Lambert2023-11-24T12:40:27+10:00

Yes she is.

Over the years, retirement village neighbours have become good friends supporting each other and they don’t want to move to the next stage, such as hostel or nursing home when their care needs increase. They are eligible to apply for a (CDC) Consumer Directed Care Government Funded Home Care Package to provide in […]

My mother lives independently in a retirement village. Is she entitled to a Government funded Consumer Directed care package (CDC) for In Home care?Kate Lambert2023-11-24T12:40:27+10:00

Consumer Directed Care- Government subsidised In Home Care packages

Kate Lambert2023-11-24T12:40:28+10:00

Consumer Directed Care for Government funded Home Care Packages can be very confusing to understand. The following pages were written to educate and empower Daughterly Care clients and their adult children and advocates/advisers, and are valuable reading resources for you.

More Information About Government Funded Consumer Directed Home Care Packages

1. What Is A […]

Consumer Directed Care- Government subsidised In Home Care packagesKate Lambert2023-11-24T12:40:28+10:00

How does Daughterly Care prevent burn out of their Caregivers?

Kate Lambert2023-11-24T12:40:29+10:00

This is a great question because it really gets to the core issue of the difference between two different services.

Live in Care
24 Hour Care

Daughterly Care is one of very few private elder care providers who provide true Live in Care. Other companies say they provide it when in reality they actually provide 24 hour care.

At Daughterly […]

How does Daughterly Care prevent burn out of their Caregivers?Kate Lambert2023-11-24T12:40:29+10:00

How much does In Home care cost?

Kate Lambert2019-06-11T11:51:45+10:00

The cost to you varies on whether it is a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. It also varies on whether it is during the day or at night. Most of the care we provide is Monday to Friday during the day.

Daughterly Care is a premium provider of private in home care.

Daughterly Care has an excellent […]

How much does In Home care cost?Kate Lambert2019-06-11T11:51:45+10:00