Home Care Package Fees in Australia

Aged Care Providers must charge care management and package management fees that are set by them but which are capped by the government. They are essential components that recipients need to understand. Here is a breakdown of what these fees typically entail:

Care Management Fees

Definition : Care Management is a mandatory service that includes regularly assessing your needs, goals and preferences. It includes the creation of a home care agreement, budget and care plan.

Your provider must ensure that the care and services provided align with your care plan and other supports. It includes organising, rostering and scheduling your services at the days and times you need them and ensuring that the care and services you receive are safe. Your provider must also identify and mitigate any risks to your safety, health and wellbeing.

Purpose : Care Management Fees fund activities such as assessing your care needs, developing a personalized care plan, arranging services, coordinating with healthcare professionals, monitoring your progress, and adjusting the care plan as needed.

Amount : The amount can vary depending on the provider and the level of package assigned to you and is deducted from your Home Care Package funds before services are provided.

Package Management Fees

Definition: Package Management fees are also charged by your provider and cover the costs associated with managing the financial aspects of your Home Care Package.

Purpose: These fees typically include managing your budget, processing invoices from service providers, handling payments, providing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with relevant national regulations including the Aged Care Commission.

Amount: Similar to Care Management fees, the amount can vary between providers and are deducted from your Home Care Package funds every month.

It’s important for recipients of Home Care Packages to review the fee structure carefully and understand how these fees impact the overall budget available for your care services.

Providers are required to be transparent about these fees and should provide clear information on how they are calculated and what services they cover. For your convenience, we have created a comparison table which you will find on our website.

Yellow Door Care schedule of rates and fees are found on our website too.

Alternatively, you can head to the My Aged Care website where you can use their comparison tool on the Compare Providers page. There too, you will find that Yellow Door is amongst the lowest chargers of Home Care Package Fees in Australia.