An entry to residential aged care can be a daunting, complex and difficult process. In addition to the often unexpected changes to health and lifestyle, there is a complex and… read more →
In addition to the recently introduced (1 July 2019) Protecting Your Superannuation (PYS) legislation, parliament has passed further legislation that will have the effect of restricting and cancelling insurance policies… read more →
Assessment of the Former Home – from 1 January 2016 Rental income derived from a former home became assessable in the calculation of aged care related fees for individuals new… read more →
The most significant change to asset test eligibility thresholds for the Centrelink Age Pension in the past decade is fast approaching, coming into effect from 1 January 2017. The full… read more →
One of the greatest additional benefits of qualifying for Age Pension payments is the associated Pensioner Concession Card, and the range of discounts and concessions it provides. But did you… read more →
Indexation is conducted by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) on a bi-annual basis (March and September each year). During this process, all ‘means… read more →
Rental income from a former home is now assessable in the calculation of means tested fees for Aged Care residents who are new to permanent residential care from 1 January… read more →