Purpose of screen
The new residential care details screen is primarily intended to allow entry of income figures for self-funded retirees who receive disability pension and have qualifying service. More
The screen can also be used to view the income details of aged care residents who are receiving service pension or ISS but will not allow the income details to be changed. This can be useful if there is need to view the excess income figure that is being transmitted to DH&FS via the data file.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/departmental-instructions/1998/c121998-aged-care-reforms/new-residential-care-details-screen/purpose-screen