Can I ask for my aged care priority to be reviewed?
Yes. Ask My Aged Care or the assessor about a review if needs have worsened or important information was missed.
Key points
- Yes. Ask My Aged Care or the assessor about a review if needs have worsened or important information was missed.
- Specific evidence of risk and changed needs is more useful than general statements.
- Emergency health or safety concerns require an immediate clinical or emergency response.
Yes. Ask My Aged Care or the assessor about a review if needs have worsened or important information was missed.
Provide specific examples such as new falls, hospital discharge, loss of a carer, worsening cognition or inability to manage personal care.
A review request is stronger when it describes what changed, when it changed and the practical consequence.
Ask the provider or assessor to document new evidence and request a Support Plan Review or reassessment as appropriate.
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01Guide sectionWhat should I do next?
Collect recent examples and documents showing the person's current needs.
Contact My Aged Care or the assessor and describe any change in risk or carer capacity.
Put immediate safety supports in place while longer-term funding is being arranged.
02Guide sectionHelpful Local Home Help resources
03Guide sectionCheck the official guidance
Check the current My Aged Care assessment guidance. Aged care rules, funding amounts and program guidance can change, so check the current official information before making an important care or financial decision.
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