Who qualifies for My Aged Care assessment?

To qualify for a My Aged Care assessment, individuals must meet specific needs and age requirements. These criteria typically include:

The level of assistance required for various everyday tasks.

Age eligibility, which generally requires individuals to be 65 years or older. However, for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, the age requirement may be 50 years or older.

It’s important to note that individuals facing financial hardship or homelessness may also qualify for assessment. If you are aged 50 years or older (45 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) and fall into these categories, please contact the My Aged Care contact centre at 1800 200 422 to discuss your situation further.