Why Getting Assessed for Support at Home Now Just Makes Sense
Why the removal of some old cost barriers changes the practical case for getting assessed for Support at Home.
The old problem: ITCF was a real barrier
Under the old system, many people paid an Income Tested Care Fee regardless of how much support they actually used.
Some people used more services than they needed to justify the fee. Others avoided the system and paid privately. Both were rational.
What has changed: clinical care is now $0
Under Support at Home, approved clinical services such as nursing, physiotherapy and podiatry can have no out-of-pocket contribution.
What that means for you
You may be able to access clinical support that helps monitor health, maintain strength and mobility, manage foot health and prevent small issues becoming larger ones without paying for those approved clinical services.
The decision is more straightforward
Previously, the question could be “will we get enough value to justify the cost?” Now, for some services, it can be “is there support available that could help us at no additional contribution?”
Bottom line
If you are eligible, getting assessed can be a practical step even if you are not ready to use a large amount of care immediately.