Recommended overhaul of aged care would see people paying more

Recommended overhaul of aged care would see people paying more

A new report recommends a massive overhaul of the aged care sector that would see some people paying a lot more for care in their golden years. "A place to grow old" report concludes the sector is significantly underfunded despite the government spending $2.5 billion on in home and residential care in the 2024/25 year. Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello spoke to Lisa Owen.

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A ministerial advisory group (MAG) has recommended the Government substantially increase funding for aged care providers and require more seniors to contribute to their care.

Aged care shake-up could see wealthier Kiwis pay more towards care

An independent review says New Zealand’s ageing population will overwhelm an already stretched system without major changes to how care is delivered and paid for.

Ministerial Advisory Group's report welcomed

The Ministerial Advisory Group’s independent report on aged care provides valuable insights to help guide future policy and funding decisions, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today.  “For too long, governments have kept kicking the aged care can down the road,” Ms Costello says. “This Government appointed the Group because we wanted ideas for reform.  “New Zealand has very good aged care, provided by dedicated people. However, the …