My Aged Care Assessment Manual

This manual is for Regional Assessment Services (RAS) and Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT). It guides assessors on using good practices in the assessment of older people’s support needs and their eligibility for Australian Government–subsidised aged care services.

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My Aged Care Assessment Manual

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Publication type:
Guideline
Audience:
Health sector
Language:
English
Description:

The Assessment Manual has been updated to reflect the commencement of the IAT and the formalisation of the triage process from 1 July 2024.

This manual aims to drive good practices in the assessment of older peoples’ support needs and eligibility for Australian Government-subsidised aged care services.

It includes information about:

  • screening, referrals, triage and assessments
  • delegation and approval processes
  • types of Australian Government-subsidised aged care
  • the Integrated Assessment Tool
  • complaints and review
  • fees and payments
  • operational procedures.

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