Residential care subsidy
The residential care subsidy provides financial assistance for those who are assessed as needing long-term residential care in a rest home or hospital.
The Ministry of Health is responsible for providing the residential care subsidy. Work and Income is responsible for determining whether you qualify for the subsidy by assessing your income and assets.
Can I get the residential care subsidy?
You may be able to get the residential care subsidy if:
- You have had an assessment of your individual needs that confirms you need long-term residential care in a licensed rest home or hospital, and
- You need this care for an indefinite length of time, and
- You are 65 or older (though some people aged 50-64 may also qualify).
And ...
- The value of your assets is within certain limits, and
- Any income you receive goes towards your care – there are maximum contributions applying in each Territonial Local Authority Region.
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