Help with aged care homes

Common question


Question:	Grandad's foreign pension does not cover his care fees. What can he do?
Answer:	If Centrelink rules that he is not eligible for an Australian pension or part-pension, he can apply for Financial Hardship Assistance under the Aged Care Act 1997. If this is granted his fees may be reduced or waived depending on his total income. Read more: About people who are financially disadvantaged