What is the assessment by Single Assessment System (SAS) (formerly ACAT/ACAS) and why do I need it?
To qualify for any government care subsidy (including residential aged care and post-hospital transitional care), you’ll first need an Aged Care Assessment. This is a simple process where health professionals ask you about your health needs.
You will also need this assessment before you can put your name down on residential care waiting lists or get funding for a Support at Home Program.
Single Assessment System
Provides teams who will also help work out what type of care will best meet your needs, including aids and equipment, and services such as physios, Home Care, or Residential care.
What is an IAT?
The Integrated Assessment Tool is now the standard tool used by assessors to determine eligibility for government-subsidised aged care, including home support and comprehensive assessments.
What is a support plan?
During the assessment, the assessor will work together to create a plan that reflects your strengths and abilities, areas of difficulty, and the support that will best meet your needs and goals. The plan can include recommendations for formal and informal services, as well as ways to re-establish daily living skills or community connections where needed.
You can view your support plan by logging into your My Aged Care online account.
What is the referral code?
Once assessed, you will receive a letter containing your eligibility status and a support plan that includes one or more referral codes. A referral code is your unique reference number for receiving services.
Your assessor will give you one referral code for each type of service you’re eligible for eg services can include home care, respite care and permanent care in residential aged care.
This information will be included in your support plan.
If you lose your code, you can contact My Aged Care to get it.
