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What is the Commonwealth Home Support Programme?

The Commonwealth Support Programme (CHSP) is another government subsidy seperate from the Home Care Package. Often older Australians will be allocated CHSP services prior to…

What’s the difference between a Home Care Package and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme?

The HCP and CHSP both give you support to stay living at home. In saying this, there are significant differences between the programs. With a…

Can I use both my CHSP and HCP simultaneously?

Once you accept your Home Care Package, if you are already receiving Commonwealth Home Support Programme services, they will cease. This might seem daunting but…

Should I do an Income Assessment?

If you are paid a pension that is means-tested, you will not need to lodge an income assessment form as the Department of Human Services…

How do I apply for a Home Care Package?

To apply for a Home Care Package, you need to call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 and ask for an assessment. During the…

What happens during an in-person assessment?

During your in-home assessment visit, the ACAT/ACAS assessor (usually a nurse, social worker, or other health care professional) will ask you questions about how well…

When will I receive my Home Care Package?

After your assessment you will receive a letter from My Aged Care letting you know the outcome of your assessment. If you are eligible for…

What is a Referral Code?

A Referral Code is a unique number (1- number) that you receive when you are assigned a Home Care Package. When you get your Referral…

What is a Care Plan?

When you sign-up with a Provider they are required to supply you with something called a Care Plan. This is designed to explain your goals…

What is a Home Care Agreement?

When you sign up with a Home Care Package Provider they will be required to issue you with something called a Home Care Package Agreement.…

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What is the Commonwealth Home Support Programme?

What’s the difference between a Home Care Package and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme?

Can I use both my CHSP and HCP simultaneously?

Should I do an Income Assessment?

How do I apply for a Home Care Package?

What happens during an in-person assessment?

When will I receive my Home Care Package?

What is a Referral Code?

What is a Care Plan?

What is a Home Care Agreement?

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