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Monday July 29, 2019 THE SENIOR - VIC 21 www.thesenior.com.au 3 Great Reasons to Self-Manage your Home Care Package Many Australian Home Care Package holders are missing out on a better option. With the introduction of new legislation in February 2017 called Consumer Directed Care, individuals with Home Care Packages now have the benefit of choice of Providers as well as care services and fees. New solutions have entered the market since that time with the most notable being the option of self-management. “Self-managing a Home Care Package is a relatively new offering and a highly effective way to save on fees as well as give an individual full control of their care options to best suit their situation,” says Let’s Get Care’s managing director, Michael Argent. Let’s Get Care specialises in self-management and is one of the fastest growing providers in Australia. While many have discovered the positive impact this new option is making to their lives, many Let’s Get Care is one of Australia’s faster growing Home Care Package Providers offering self-management. others are still not aware the solution even exists. “It may not be for everyone but it should at least be considered”, Argent says. There are three key benefits to self-managing says Argent. 1/You’re in Charge Everyone’s situation is unique and evolves continually. An individual is much better suited than a Provider to know what support is required and when. Self-managing your package ensures that you are the key decision maker for your situation. 2/Less Fees Traditional Providers can charge over 50% of your funding in fees. By taking control of your package with self-management you should expect to pay no AW3752351 more than 13% of your package in fees. Less fees equals more funds for your support services to help you remain living at home for as long as you want to. “Self-managing a Home Care Package is a highly effective way to save on fees as well as give an individual control.” - Michael Argent 3/Freedom of Choice With a traditional Provider you can be locked into using their care workers and support services at higher hourly rates than what you expect to pay in the marketplace. Self-managing your package will mean you have choice of which support services you can use and at a rate you’re comfortable to pay. If you would like to see if self-managing your Home Care Package is a good option for you then speak to a Care Expert today on 1300 497 442. www.letsgetcare.com.au ADVERTISEMENT
