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The HACC Transition – preparing for 1 July 2012

The HACC Transition – preparing for 1 July 2012. Purpose of the briefing today. Welcome Outline of industry briefings The 2012 Funding Agreement process the Commonwealth terms and conditions, Commonwealth Funding Agreement and Commonwealth Program Manual Online service provider portal.

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The HACC Transition – preparing for 1 July 2012

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  1. The HACC Transition – preparing for 1 July 2012

  2. Purpose of the briefing today • Welcome • Outline of industry briefings • The 2012 Funding Agreement process • the Commonwealth terms and conditions, Commonwealth Funding Agreement and Commonwealth Program Manual • Online service provider portal

  3. Key milestones • Letter of introduction (November 2011 to early 2012) • Industry briefings (November 2011 to early 2012 - SA will be in March 2012) • Letter of intent (From December 2011) • Discussions with service providers (from Feb 2012) • Letter of offer (From March 2012) • Signed contracts (From April 2012)

  4. Funding arrangements for 1 July 2012 • Service providers may need: • A funding agreement with the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) for services for older people; and/or • A funding agreement with state/territory government for services for younger people • You may only need one funding agreement

  5. Overview of the Commonwealth funding agreement • To receive funding for HACC services to older people you will need: • An Aged Care Funding Deed of Agreement • Schedule/s for the HACC program

  6. Key features of the Commonwealth Program Schedule • Activities service providers will deliver • How much funding service providers receive • Each schedule forms a separate contract • One schedule for all HACC aged care output services • Funding provided on a HACC region basis • Separate schedule/s for non output services

  7. The Commonwealth Program Manual • Outlines the policy of the program: • aims, target group and service types • Provides guidance for service providers on: • reporting, insurances, record keeping, training • Does not re-invent the wheel • Largely reflects current guidelines

  8. New DoHA Portal for service providers • A central place to store information • The portal address • www.ebiz.agedcare.gov.au • HACC Service Provider Helpdesk • 1800 057 616 • HACC.Reform@health.gov.au • Paper-based alternative for those who need it

  9. What the DoHA portal can do • The DoHA portal allows you to manage your organisation’s profile online and aims to: • Improve access to information for service providers • Streamline processes • Enable regular communication • View correspondence from DoHA • View resources including FAQs

  10. Growth funding • Commonwealth committed to grow the sector • Announced as part of the budget process • To meet evolving community needs • Determined from planning process

  11. Planning for the HACC Aged Care Program • Consider the broader aged care sector • Consider the disability sector • Continue to work collaboratively with states and territories • Advice and consultation • More information on the portal

  12. Other Considerations • State government providers • Local Government • Carers • Continuity for special needs groups

  13. More Information • HACC Service Provider Helpdesk • 1800 057 616 • HACC.Reform@health.gov.au • Your Health website yourhealth.gov.au

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