Support at Home contribution rate: independence, full pensioner

Applies from 1 November 2025
Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing)
Last verified 11 October 2026

Value: 5%
Unit: Per cent
Applies from: 1 November 2025
Reset cycle: Set by legislation. It changes only when the law changes.
Official source: My Aged Care (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing): Support at Home costs and contributions
Last verified: 11 October 2026, against the official source.

About this figure

The rate a full pensioner pays for services in the independence category. Contribution rates are a percentage of the price of each service received. Part pensioners and self-funded holders of a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card pay a tapered rate between the full pensioner rate and the self-funded rate, based on their income and assets assessment. My Aged Care says the government fully funds personal care services from 1 October 2026. My Aged Care says Support at Home participants contribute on this basis from 1 November 2025.

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