Glossary

Concessional resident

A concessional resident who entered care for the first time prior to 20 March 2008, and has not re-entered care on or after 20 March 2008 after a break of more than 28 days qualifies for subsidised aged care accommodation costs because they receive an Australian Government means tested pension, have assets below 2.25 times the basic single aged pension amount, and have not owned a home in the past 2 years (unless the home is 'protected' ie excluded from the assessment) at the time of entry to care.