Asking wealthier older people to pay more for their aged care might be reasonable, but will it work?
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
BRISBANE, Australia, May 14 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news:
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Asking wealthier older people to pay more for their aged care might be reasonable, but will it work?
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Key points
* The new Support at Home (SaH) program asks older Australians who can afford it to contribute to the cost of their own care.
* International evidence shows aged care co-payments could paradoxically deter necess . . .
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Asking wealthier older people to pay more for their aged care might be reasonable, but will it work?
*
Key points
* The new Support at Home (SaH) program asks older Australians who can afford it to contribute to the cost of their own care.
* International evidence shows aged care co-payments could paradoxically deter necess . . .