3.1.1 Post 1 July 2014 rules

Types of fees & charges

Who is liable to pay?

Basic fee

(see topic 3.2.2 of this Guide)

all residents pay

Means tested care fee

(see topic 3.2.3 of this Guide)

residents with sufficient income and assets

Extra service fee

residents receiving care on an extra service basis;

also any recipients, whether or not they are in an extra service place, who purchase optional additional amenities offered by the provider

Accommodation payment

(see section 3.3 of this Guide)

residents with sufficient income and assets not eligible for Government assistance for accommodation costs

Accommodation contribution

(see section 3.3 of this Guide)

residents with moderate income and assets who are eligible for Government assistance with accommodation costs