New Arrangements for Aged Care from 1 November 2025 – Residential Care

Residential aged care providers must give this fact sheet to current or prospective residents who are considering opting in to the 1 November 2025 fee arrangements. It explains how opting in works, and how it affects fees and accommodation costs.

Providers must give this fact sheet to people before they complete the opting in form (AC022) on Services Australia’s website.

It provides information about opting in to the new residential aged care fee arrangements that started on 1 November 2025, including:

  • fees and contributions residents may pay
  • how opting in affects accommodation costs 
  • what a person should consider before opting in.

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General public
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English

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