The Albanese Labor Government has taken significant steps to ensure Australians will no longer be charged excessive administrative and management costs as part of their Home Care Packages.
From 1 January 2023, care management and package management charges will be capped at 20 per cent and 15 per cent of the respective package levels.
This means more package funds will be available to meet the care needs of older Australians.
The Albanese Government is also banning exit fees, improving provider choice for care recipients, while stopping providers from charging separate brokerage and subcontracting fees in the program.
More than 37,000 older Australians will no longer be charged for changing service providers or exiting the program.
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