Health & disability · Health New Zealand / Work and Income
Residential Care Subsidy
Cost subsidyOverview
Helps pay assessed long-term rest-home or hospital care costs directly to the provider.
Eligibility points to check
Check care need, age, family circumstances, contracted services and applicable financial assessment. Younger applicants have different pathways; retirement age alone is insufficient.
How to proceed
Start with a NASC needs assessment, then submit financial-assessment forms and evidence as required.
Official information and application
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