5. Hardship Supplement * As determined by the Secretary. – * Payable where consumers meet the requirements under the Aged Care Act 1997. Residential Aged Care Subsidies and Supplements These rates are applicable from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Basic Subsidy Rates 1. Daily ACFI subsidy rates* Activities of living Complex Health Behaviour (BEH) (ADL) Care (CHC) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Nil $36.11 $8.25 $16.25 Low $78.62 $17.10 $46.27 Medium $108.92 $35.66 $66.82 High * Where an appraisal or reappraisal is received within 3 months after the end of the appraisal or reappraisal period, if the daily amount for a resident is at least $25 the basic subsidy for the period up until the appraisal or reappraisal is received (the late claim period) is that amount less $25. If the daily amount for a resident is less than $25 the basic subsidy for the late claim period is $0. Where an appraisal or reappraisal is received more than 3 months after the end of the appraisal or reappraisal period, the basic subsidy is $0 for the late claim period. 2. Interim rate for new residents with an ACAT approval awaiting submission of an Application for Classification $55.39 – 3. Daily RCS Rates for Grandparented Residents Reduced amount for late RCS classification level Full amount applications $160.76 $125.76 Classification 1 $145.77 $110.77 Classification level 2 $125.58 $90.58 Classification level 3 $88.77 $53.77 Classification level 4 $54.08 $34.08 Classification 5 $44.78 $24.78 Classification level 6 $34.40 $14.40 Classification 7 $0.00 $0.00 Classification level 8 4. Residential Respite Subsidy Rates Level Amount of Supplement Low $44.78 High $125.58 Residential Aged Care Supplements These rates are applicable from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Supplement Amount of Supplement $10.98 Oxygen Supplement $17.39 Enteral Feeding Supplement Bolus –
5. Hardship Supplement * – As determined by the Secretary. * Payable where consumers meet the requirements under the Aged Care Act 1997. Residential Aged Care Subsidies and Supplements These rates are applicable from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Basic Subsidy Rates 1. Daily ACFI subsidy rates* Activities of living (ADL) Behaviour (BEH) Complex Health Care (CHC) Nil $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Low $36.11 $8.25 $16.25 Medium $78.62 $17.10 $46.27 High $108.92 $35.66 $66.82 * Where an appraisal or reappraisal is received within 3 months after the end of the appraisal or reappraisal period, if the daily amount for a resident is at least $25 the basic subsidy for the period up until the appraisal or reappraisal is received (the late claim period) is that amount less $25. If the daily amount for a resident is less than $25 the basic subsidy for the late claim period is $0. Where an appraisal or reappraisal is received more than 3 months after the end of the appraisal or reappraisal period, the basic subsidy is $0 for the late claim period. 2. Interim rate for new residents with an ACAT approval awaiting submission of an Application for Classification – $55.39 3. Daily RCS Rates for Grandparented Residents RCS classification level Full amount Reduced amount for late applications Classification 1 $160.76 $125.76 Classification level 2 $145.77 $110.77 Classification level 3 $125.58 $90.58 Classification level 4 $88.77 $53.77 Classification 5 $54.08 $34.08 Classification level 6 $44.78 $24.78 Classification 7 $34.40 $14.40 Classification level 8 $0.00 $0.00 4. Residential Respite Subsidy Rates Level Amount of Supplement Low $44.78 High $125.58 Residential Aged Care Supplements These rates are applicable from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Supplement Amount of Supplement Oxygen Supplement $10.98 Enteral Feeding Supplement – Bolus $17.39
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