Costs And Fees
Aged Care Fees For Pensioners
What pensioner families can ask about aged-care fees, assessments, and accommodation costs.
Short answer
Pensioners may still pay aged-care fees, including the basic daily fee and possible accommodation or assessed care contributions. The final position depends on income, assets, home ownership, and assessment outcomes.
Do not assume the pension answers everything
The pension is important, but aged-care costs can also depend on assets, accommodation choices, and provider fees.
What to ask early
Ask how fees are handled while income and assets assessments are pending, and whether the family home affects the estimate.
Turn this into a family decision.
Folra can help model RAD/DAP scenarios and turn the numbers into calmer questions to discuss before anyone signs.
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Folra keeps a separate rates page for the MPIR and basic daily care fee currently used in calculator examples.
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Does being on the pension mean aged care is free?
No. Pensioners may still contribute to daily living and accommodation costs.
Sources
Rate and fee claims are checked against Australian Government sources where applicable.
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Disclaimer: Folra guides are educational only. They do not provide financial, legal, tax, or aged-care advice. Confirm current rules and consider independent advice before making decisions or signing agreements.