17Requirements that must be met by proposed extra service fees

17 Requirements that must be met by proposed extra service fees

(1) The Pricing Authority must be satisfied, in relation to a proposed extra service fee, that the accommodation, food and services proposed to be provided to a care recipient for the proposed fee have not been included in any other fees or amounts that may be charged by way of an accommodation payment or with the agreement of the care recipient. (2) In considering the matters referred to in subsection (1) in relation to a proposed extra service fee, the Pricing Authority must have regard to the following: (a) the amount of the proposed fee; (b) the food and services that will be provided for the proposed fee; (c) any benefits relating to accommodation that will be provided for the proposed fee.

Note: Examples for paragraph (2)(b):

(a) food options;
(b) entertainment options;
(c) enhanced personal services;
(d) specific products;
(e) organised outings.

(3) The Pricing Authority may also consider any other relevant matter.