Should Self-Funded Retirees Apply for Aged Care Support? Many self-funded retirees assume aged care support isn’t relevant to them. The thinking is simple: “We’ll just pay for what we need privately.” For a long time, that was a reasonable position. But things are changing, and in many cases, not getting assessed early can now be a mistake. This guide explains: Why the old thinking doesn’t always hold anymore What’s changed in the system When it does (and doesn’t) make sense
