The level of consumer involvement and control that has been agreed should be documented in the care plan. This may vary over time as the needs change. Any consumer’s consumer’s changes to the level of consumer involvement and control must also be documented in the care plan. What should an individualised budget and/or individualised monthly statement include? The individualised budget is a proposed budget for the (broken down consumer’s package by income and planned expenditure) which is developed in partnership between you and the consumer based on the agreed care plan. The budget should be in a format that is simple to understand. Providers will also need to supply the consumer with a monthly statement of income and expenditure in a format that enables them to understand where funds have been expended, as well as the balance of available funds. Any unexpended funds, including contingency funds, must carry over for as long as the consumer continues to receive care under your care. What happens to a provider that to CDC by 1 July 2015? hasn’t converted Delivering Home Care Packages on a CDC basis is currently a condition of allocation for approximately 13,500 home care places. As part of the aged care reforms on 1 July 2015, the remaining home care places will convert to a CDC model of care. The Department will monitor implementation of CDC through the Quality Agency reviews. Should providers fail to meet the CDC home care standards the Quality Agency will work with providers in a continuous improvement framework. Where do I go if I want more information about CDC and Home Care Packages? homecaretoday Information for Call COTA Australia on 03 9909 7910 – home care providers and Email at consumers about the delivery of Visit the website at: www.homecaretoday.org.au/ Home Care Packages on a Consumer Directed Care basis. Finding a home care provider and under the Help at Home page on My Aged Care at: basic information about home care www.myagedcare.gov.au or phone freecall on 1800 packages 200 422. Payments information for Contact DHS by emailing or call the provider support providers team on 1800 195 206 Aged Care Law Visit the at:
The level of consumer involvement and control that has been agreed should be documented in the consumer’s care plan. This may vary over time as the consumer’s needs change. Any changes to the level of consumer involvement and control must also be documented in the care plan. What should an individualised budget and/or individualised monthly statement include? The individualised budget is a proposed budget for the consumer’s package (broken down by income and planned expenditure) which is developed in partnership between you and the consumer based on the agreed care plan. The budget should be in a format that is simple to understand. Providers will also need to supply the consumer with a monthly statement of income and expenditure in a format that enables them to understand where funds have been expended, as well as the balance of available funds. Any unexpended funds, including contingency funds, must carry over for as long as the consumer continues to receive care under your care. What happens to a provider that hasn’t converted to CDC by 1 July 2015? Delivering Home Care Packages on a CDC basis is currently a condition of allocation for approximately 13,500 home care places. As part of the aged care reforms on 1 July 2015, the remaining home care places will convert to a CDC model of care. The Department will monitor implementation of CDC through the Quality Agency reviews. Should providers fail to meet the CDC home care standards the Quality Agency will work with providers in a continuous improvement framework. Where do I go if I want more information about CDC and Home Care Packages? homecaretoday – Information for home care providers and consumers about the delivery of Home Care Packages on a Consumer Directed Care basis. Call COTA Australia on 03 9909 7910 Email at Visit the website at: www.homecaretoday.org.au/ Finding a home care provider and basic information about home care packages under the Help at Home page on My Aged Care at: www.myagedcare.gov.au or phone freecall on 1800 200 422. Payments information for providers Contact DHS by emailing or call the provider support team on 1800 195 206 Aged Care Law Visit the at: