From 1 November 2025, the Aged Care Act 2024 will introduce a legislated, nationally consistent eligibility framework for government-funded aged care services. This replaces the current mix of program-specific rules with a single set of criteria, creating greater clarity for providers and consumers and ensuring access is based on need, fairness, and transparency.
In this article, we break down what the new eligibility framework involves, why it matters, and what providers should be doing now to prepare.
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