Respite care residents not income tested

Respite care residents will appear on the data transmission with a respite care indicator.  This will ensure that they pay only the basic rate of resident contribution.  No income tested amount will apply unless they become a permanent aged care resident.


Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/departmental-instructions/1998/c121998-aged-care-reforms/entitlement-pensioners-respite-care/respite-care-residents-not-income-tested