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Centrelink DVA Aged Care Fees Form SA485 2026

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The document provides information regarding the Residential Aged Care fee assessment process for Centrelink and Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) customers. It outlines how to estimate potential costs, eligibility criteria for completing the assessment form (SA485), and details required about the applicant's home and financial situation. The document also includes instructions for those who may need assistance in filling out the form, including options for authorizing a representative to act on their behalf.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Centrelink DVA Aged Care Fees Form SA485 in the editor.
Begin by filling in your personal details, including your name, date of birth, and Centrelink/DVA number. Ensure you print in BLOCK LETTERS for clarity.
Next, indicate whether you or your partner own or part-own a home. This is crucial for determining your aged care fees.
Proceed to provide information about any dependent children if applicable. This will help calculate your cost of care accurately.
Complete the sections regarding your home details, including its market value and any outstanding loans. Attach supporting documents as required.
Finally, review all entered information for accuracy before signing the declaration at the end of the form.

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What is the maximum aged care fee?

Annual and lifetime caps The cap amounts that apply to you are those that are current when you reach them, not those that were current when you entered care. The maximum amount of means tested care fees an aged care home can charge you as of 20 March 2025 is: $34,311.23 per year, or. $82,347.13 in a lifetime.

What is aged care services in Australia?

Aged care is the support provided to older people who need help in their own home or who can no longer live at home. It can include: help with everyday living.

What is SA485?

Residential Aged Care Property details for Services Australia and DVA customers form (SA485) Use this form to give us your home details if you get a relevant income support payment. You must download our forms and fill them in so they are processed quickly. You can also electronically sign some of our forms.

Do you have to sell your home to go into a nursing home in Australia?

A number of people believe that you have to sell your home when you move into aged care. When asked who will force them to sell, the answer is typically either the government or the aged care home. Its a myth. Whether you choose to keep or sell the family home when you move into aged care is up to you.

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