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1 February 2024 - This disclaimer applies to the Medical Costs Finder. Learn what data the tool draws results from and how the data is used.

3 September 2024 - The fees for Home Care Packages changed on 1 July 2014. These changes do not apply to people who entered into a Home Care Agreement before this date. Find out what fees you can charge for care recipients who entered before July 2014, and what happens if they change provider.

22 December 2024 - Medicare safety nets give you extra support if you have high out-of-pocket medical costs. Once you incur a certain amount of out-of-pocket costs for out-of-hospital medical services, Medicare gives you a higher amount back for the rest of the year.

31 March 2023 - Find out where to get your free vaccinations, what to expect at your appointment and information about possible side effects.

1 August 2024 - Residents who entered care before 1 July 2014 may need to pay an accommodation bond or charge. Residents can choose from different payment options. Learn about residential aged care fees for residents who entered care after 1 July 2014.

23 October 2024 - Medicare subsidises a large number of health services and products. You can use your Medicare card to access medical services, hospital services for public patients, surgical services, prescription medicines, eye tests, pathology tests, imaging and scans.

23 April 2025 - This webinar gave aged care providers and older people, families and carers an overview of how residential care fees are changing under the Aged Care Act from 1 July 2025.

19 March 2025 - This circular provides information about hospital nursing home-type patient (NHTP) contribution and insurer benefits from 20 March 2025.

15 April 2024 - You may have questions about vaccinating your child. Below are answers to some of the common questions, based on the latest evidence and proven advice.

7 March 2025 - The Australian Government subsidises organisations to provide home care services to eligible older people. As an approved provider of Home Care Packages, make sure you understand how funding works, the fees you can charge, and what your responsibilities are.