A self-managed Home Care Package is a type of service model that allows you to manage your own care and support services. Under this model, you can choose the services you want to be provided and how they are delivered.
Although it is called Self-Managed, you are still required to choose a provider from the Government approved providers list who offers a self-managed option. However, the component of the Care Management rests on the Providers, and there are still admin and other fees involved.
Self-managing your home care package means you will be active in organizing the everyday tasks of your package. In order to self-manage your Home Care Package, you will need to make sure you can:
• commit time to self-manage the package
• recognize when your care plan needs to be reviewed
• make informed decisions and judgments about your own risk and safety
• identify, plan and improve ways to stay connected socially
• directly choose, liaise and roster direct care workers
• monitor and manage a simple budget including managing invoices
• keep records and receipts for the services, care and products your purchase
• review a monthly statement, identify issues and communicate with your Care Manager
• resolve disputes regarding services and payments
If you are interested in a self-managed Home Care Package, please talk to us and we will assist you to find an approved provider who offers self-managed Home Care Package.
Support Services Connect Australia is a 100% Free service and will reduce your and your family’s time and stress to find a Provider to meet your needs, requirements, and preferences.
Give us a call on (03) 9123 4560 and we will help you to find a Home Care Package provider.
Alternatively, you can complete our online registration form and we will contact you within 24 hours.
