Eligibility and Application Requirements

Coolibah Eligibility and Application Requirements

How do I work out what I pay?

Working out how much you will pay is a key step when deciding what aged care services are right for you. To determine what you need in terms of an income or means assessment visit this web page – https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/income-and-means-assessments/. There are a few questions to answer which will lead you to your next steps in the process.

In the meantime, you can work out estimated costs by visiting www.myagedcare.gov.au and search for the Fee Estimator.

Department of Human Services will issue a fee notification letter outlining any contributions you are required to make, which is valid for 120 days. This is sufficient time to find an aged care facility and enter into an agreement. The letter will include the

Basic daily fee
Means-tested care fee (if any)
The accommodation fee (if any).

The fee notification letter is an important document and should be presented when meeting with a potential Residential Aged Care Facility.

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If you are moving from a home care package into a residential aged care facility, any income-tested care fee you paid while you were receiving care at home will also be counted towards the annual and lifetime cap.

What if I can’t afford it?

If you are worried you might have trouble paying for your Residential Aged Care Facility fees, you can ask to be considered for financial hardship. Visit www.myagedcare.gov.au for more information.

If you are not eligible for Government assistance, the amount you pay will depend on:

the price of the rooms at your preferred Residential Aged Care Facility;
whether you choose a single or shared room, or opt to have a shared bathroom or ensuite;
the size of the room; and
the location.

While there is flexibility in how you pay for your accommodation, it is important to know that Residential Aged Care Facilities are required to publish their maximum accommodation fees for their various rooms. You cannot be charged more than the maximum published price.

Do I have to pay the full accommodation fee upfront?

You have a choice in how you pay. The options available are:

An upfront lump sum as a fully refundable accommodation amount (you get 100% returned to you).
- If the government is helping with the costs, this is called a Refundable Accommodation Contribution (RAC).
- If you are paying the full amount yourself, it is called a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD).
Rental-style daily payments as a Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC).
- If the government is helping with the costs, this is called a Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC).
- If you are paying the full amount yourself, it is called a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP).
A combination of both (for example, to make the total required of $300,000 you could choose to pay $100,000 as a refundable lump sum and the rest through smaller non-refundable daily payments).

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What is the process to apply for residential care?

To apply for residential care at Coolibah Care an application form needs to be completed, accompanied by supporting documentation such as an ACAT assessment. Click here for more information or get in touch with us.

What services am I eligible for through the Support at Home program?

The services you receive depend on your assessed needs and the supports you have been approved for. To learn more, contact our Home & Community Team or visit our Support at Home page.

What respite services do you offer?

We offer a range of services including day, low care / cottage respite and residential respite for a higher level of care. Referral codes are required for these services. Reach to our Respite Coordinator or visitor our Respite Care Page to find out more.

Do you have independent living unit available?

Contact us to find out about our vacancies in our aged care independent living village. You can apply online and we do take waitlists if there is no immediate vacancy at our Mandurah retirement village.

Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)

Voluntary assisted dying is designed to offer eligible Western Australians an additional option for end-of-life decisions within the context of high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care. Coolibah Care adheres to the Western Australian Voluntary Assisted Dying Guidelines to ensure compliance with the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act of 2019. Coolibah Care does not engage the services of medical practitioners or nurse practitioners to facilitate residents’ access to voluntary assisted dying. Consistent with legislative requirements, Coolibah Care will not impede a resident’s right to access voluntary assisted dying, nor negatively impact a resident’s dignity or right to choose this option. Coolibah staff may be approached in relation to voluntary assisted dying and will escalate the matter to a senior member of the clinical team to support access to appropriate information and resources relating to the VAD process. For more information regarding VAD in WA please refer to https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Voluntary-assisted-dying