Personal care contribution provider readiness checklist

5. Apply the change

Personal care contributions cease from 1 October 2026.

Use the Phase 1 checklist to make sure you are ready on 1 October. You will need to implement the changes and manage the change for your staff and participants. 

5.1 Apply the new contribution settings from 1 October

  • Ensure personal care services delivered from 1 October attract no participant contributions. 
  • Ensure claims for personal care services delivered before 1 October still attract the applicable contribution.
  • Confirm billing, claiming and participant statements correctly reflect the change. 

5.2 Manage participant enquiries

  • Ensure staff can respond to participant questions about the change.
  • Monitor common questions and provide additional guidance where needed.
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