Resident fee calculator

Step 1.   Work out the * standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section   58 - 3, 58 - 3B or 58 - 3C (whichever is applicable).

Step 2.   Add the compensation payment reduction (if any) applicable to the care recipient on the day in question (see section   44 - 20).

Step 3.   Add the * daily income tested reduction (if any) applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections   44 - 21 to 44 - 23).

Step 4.   Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement (expressed as a daily amount) applicable to the care recipient on the day in question under section   44 - 30.

Step 5.   Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.

Step 6.   If, on the day in question, the * place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has * extra service status, add the extra service amount in respect of the place worked out under section   58 - 5.

The result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.