Advocates critique government's delay on price caps for at-home aged care services
The federal government has indefinitely delayed the implementation of price caps for at-home aged care services, prompting criticism from advocates. They argue that this decision leaves older Australians vulnerable to overcharging and financial strain. The government claims the delay is necessary due to global volatility affecting pricing stability.
- ▪The government has postponed price caps for at-home aged care services that were set to begin in July.
- ▪Critics describe the delay as a 'total joke' and a burden on older Australians.
- ▪Advocates express concern that the lack of price caps will lead to increased costs for recipients.
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Critics argue government's response to aged care price caps 'a total joke'By political reporter Evelyn ManfieldTopic:Aged CareThu 21 May 2026 at 5:35amThu 21 May 2026 at 5:35amThu 21 May 2026 at 5:35amPeter Willcocks says he believed providers would "come up with a spin" to justify their charges. (ABC News: Kyle Harley)In short:The federal government's decision to delay price caps for at-home aged care services and instead encourage the regulator to chase up refunds for overcharging is being labelled a "burden" and "total joke" by some advocates.The government insists the delay is necessary because setting price limits amid "global volatility" "would risk poor outcomes for older people and providers alike".What's next?Some Support at Home recipients have been waiting up to six months for…
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