What has changed from NOVEMBER 2025

Derived from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality & Safety and the new Aged Care Act, to be implemented this year.

  • Accommodation Calculations - Unchanged

  • Basic Daily Fee (85% of pension) - Unchanged

  • Current Means Tested Care Fees - Removed

  • Means Tested Amount to determine, Hotelling Contribution & or Non-Clinical Care Contribution - New

  • Daily Accommodation Payments will be indexed (twice a year) -New

  • Pre-entry or reservation fees for a room - New

  • Fees for higher everyday living - New

  • Part Retention of Accommodation deposits - New

  • Room Charges up to $758,000 l

FAQS RELATED TO 1 NOVEMBER 2025 CHANGES

How much is the Income Free area?

$34,762.00

What does RAD retention mean?

From November 2025– Any RAD (Refundable Accommodation Deposit) paid will be subject to a retention amount of 2% a year for up to 5 years.

What’s the cap on the “Non-Clinical Care Contribution” amount?

From November 2025, $135,317,69 indexed.

When could a Hotelling Contribution be charged to an Aged Care resident?

From 1/7/25 if the MTA amount is greater than the MAS (for any new residents).

What’s the 2% retention amount deducted monthly mean?

From November 2025, If you pay a lump sum toward accommodation in residential aged care – 2% per year can deducted paid monthly to the facility – nonrefundable for up to 5 years.

What is the threshold for paying the full accommodation price?

From November, when Means Tested Amount (MTA) exceeds the Maximum Accommodation Supplement (MAS).

What is the new Hotelling Contribution introduced in november 2025

A new fee that if you have income or assets above set limits you will be assessed to contribute to the cost of your care. This is payable if assets exceed $252,000 or income greater than $101,105 or a combination and will be indexed. The maximum will be $22.14 a day