From 9 December 2024, older people will be asked during their aged care assessment if they authorise sharing their support plan with My Health Record.
This integration of My Aged Care to My Health Record is the foundational connection between aged care and health systems.
For older people
Your support plan records what you discussed during your assessment and sets out the care and services that will best help you.
Having your support plan in My Health Record will allow health professionals, such as your doctor, to see your support plan. This will give them a better understanding of your aged care needs and help them give you better care.
My Health Record is a safe and secure place to keep your health information online.
You can provide or withdraw authorisation to share your support plan with My Health Record at any time.
Visit the My Aged Care website for more information.
For healthcare providers
Access to support plans will give you a better understanding of your patients’ needs and the aged care support they qualify for. It will help you make quicker and more informed treatment decisions.
You will only be able to view your patient’s support plan in My Health Record if they had an assessment from 9 December 2024 and provided authorisation.
Read frequently asked questions for healthcare providers for more information.
For assessors
During aged care assessments, assessors will need to ask the client if they authorise having their My Aged Care support plan shared with My Health Record.
Authorisation is recorded after the Integrated Assessment Tool is completed.
Resources and guides to help you with aged care assessments are on My Aged Care – Assessor Portal Resources, including: