The three level pricing for aged care beds due to commence next July have been abandoned by the new government. Simplifying the process, they state operators will only need to apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commission to charge RADs refundable accommodation deposits (or bonds) - over $550,000. New guidelines are being developed but are not yet released.
ACSA CEO John Kelly AM has provided a further 14 options for reducing red tape in aged care administration as part of the National Commission of Audit.
Government Policy
The three aged care bombshells from Senate Estimates
Last week’s Senate Estimates hearing – held just three weeks before sweeping reforms roll out – gave politicians the chance to ask Government heavyweights the questions they’re getting from constituents and to interrogate the once-in-a-generation changes.
