Learn about Daily Accommodation Payments (DAP) in Australian aged care – what they are, how they work, and key differences from other accommodation.
Key areas covered:
- What is a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)?
- How is a DAP different from a Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC)?
- What category does a DAP fall under in aged care payments?
What is a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)?
A Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) is a type of accommodation payment that accrues daily and is paid through periodic payments to an aged care facility.
How is a DAP different from a Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC)?
While both are daily payments, a DAP is classified as an accommodation payment, while a Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC) is specifically termed as an accommodation contribution, though both accrue daily and are paid periodically.
What category does a DAP fall under in aged care payments?
A DAP falls under the category of ‘daily payment’ as defined in the Aged Care Act, which encompasses both daily accommodation payments and daily accommodation contributions.
