52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution

52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution

The rules for charging *accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows: (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s *means tested amount, at the date the person *enters the service, is less than the *maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for *respite care; (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed: (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount; (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged: (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or (ii) for a residential care service that is not *certified; (e) an approved provider must comply with: (i) the rules set out in this Division; and (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.

Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).