Learn about Home Care Package eligibility in Australia, including grandfathered recipient status and the transition to the Support at Home program from.
Key areas covered:
- What is a grandfathered Home Care Package recipient?
- Will my contributions change if I’m a grandfathered recipient?
- What happens to Home Care Packages after September 12, 2024?
What is a grandfathered Home Care Package recipient?
A grandfathered HCP recipient is someone who, on or before September 12, 2024, was either already receiving a Home Care Package, was listed on the National Priority System, or had been assessed as eligible for a package.
Will my contributions change if I’m a grandfathered recipient?
No. Under the ‘no worse off’ principle, grandfathered recipients will pay the same or lower contributions than they would have under the original HCP program, even if they are later reassessed into a higher Support at Home classification.
What happens to Home Care Packages after September 12, 2024?
After September 12, 2024, the Home Care Packages program will transition to the new Support at Home program. Existing recipients will be protected under grandfathering arrangements to ensure their contributions don’t increase.
