Pricing
At Homecare My Way, we make Support at Home services flexible and transparent. You can choose care workers at rates that suit your needs, while government funding helps ensure your care is fair and sustainable.
Do I have to contribute?
You may be asked to contribute to your services, depending on:
- The type of support you receive
- Your financial situation
Government funding covers the rest, helping make care affordable for everyone.
Service Contributions
Your contribution is based on the type of services you receive:
- Clinical Support – No contribution. Includes nursing, allied health, and medication management.
- Independence Services – Moderate contribution. Covers personal care, home modifications, transport, social support and respite.
- Everyday Living Services – Higher contribution. Includes shopping support, domestic assistance, meal preparation and gardening.
Financial Situation
Your income and assets help determine your contribution:
- Full Age Pensioner – Minimum contribution
- Part Pensioner / Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holder – Moderate contribution
- Self-Funded Retiree – Higher contribution
How contributions are calculated:
You only pay for the services you use, as a percentage of the service cost. Contributions may vary depending on when your government funding was approved.
Full Pensioner
Service Category
- Clinical: 0%
- Independence: 5%
- Everyday Living: 17.5%
Part Pensioner
Service Category
- Clinical: 0%
- Independence: 5%-50% based on income
- Everyday Living: 17.5%-80% based on income
Self-Funded Retiree
Service Category
- Clinical: 0%
- Independence: 50%
- Everyday Living: 80%
Previously on a Home Care Package?
If you had a Home Care Package before 12 September 2024:
- Fees will not increase, and may even be lower.
- Those not paying fees previously will continue to receive services without contributing.
How to Work Out Your Contribution
What costs
can a provider charge?
When you use Support at Home services, your provider may charge a fair price for the services you receive. Common charges include:
- Direct Services – Nursing, personal care, allied health, social support, domestic assistance, home maintenance, and meals.
- Direct Transport Services – If a provider supplies a driver and vehicle.
- Provider Overheads for Third-Party Services – Up to 10% to cover management of third-party workers, including screening, training, and invoicing.
- Care Management Funding – Capped at 10% of your Support at Home funding, pooled across participants to provide extra support when needed, such as during illness or crises.
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