Who should apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care
You should apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care if you’re thinking about accessing aged care services. You can also apply if you’re getting aged care services.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Understanding aged care costs to get aged care services
If you’ve started your journey with My Aged Care, we can tell you how much you’ll pay towards your aged care costs.
How to contact us about My Aged Care face-to-face services
There are different ways to contact us for help with your aged care matters and My Aged Care face-to-face services.
How to apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care
Follow the steps to apply for an aged care calculation of your cost of care.
Your Centrelink payments when you move into an aged care home
Moving into an aged care home may change your income support payment. Some income support payments can be paid directly to your aged care provider.
Annual and lifetime caps for your aged care costs
There are annual and lifetime caps for your aged care costs. They apply if you started care after 1 July 2014.
Home Care Package - Calculation of your cost of home care form (SA456)
Use this form to give us your financial details. Don’t use this form if you get a relevant income support payment.
Changes to your circumstances and aged care costs
We need to know about changes to your circumstances. We review your aged care costs monthly.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.