Information on how opting in works from 1 November 2025 will be provided soon.
For a resident on pre-1 July 2014 arrangements, their fee and accommodation arrangements can change if they:
- exit care for more than 28 days between moving services
- choose to opt in to the current 1 July 2014 arrangements before 1 November 2025.
If a resident spends more than 28 days outside of residential care (other than on approved leave), the current 1 July 2014 fee and accommodation arrangements will apply when they enter the new service.
If a resident enters a new service within 28 days, the fees and accommodation costs from before 1 July 2014 will continue to apply unless they opt into the 1 July 2014 arrangements.
To opt in to the 1 July 2014 fee arrangements, a resident must:
- complete and sign Services Australia's Continuing Care Recipient Opting into the New Arrangements Form
- submit the completed form to their new provider before they transfer to the new service.
If a continuing care recipient intends to move into your service, you must:
- give the person the New arrangements for aged care from 1 July 2014 publication to help them decide whether to opt in
- submit the Continuing Care Recipient Opting into the New Arrangements Form with the Aged Care Entry Record Form to Services Australia if applicable.
It's important for a resident to get financial advice before they make the decision to opt in. This decision can't be reversed and must be done correctly the first time.
