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Support after dementia diagnosis

5.7 Financial planning

Put financial plans in place so you can be involved in decisions about future care needs

Talk to an accountant or financial planner about your finances and your future care needs.

It may be helpful to understand the costs of services you might need in the future, as well as any government benefits that you or your family may be eligible for.

For people under 65 years, visit NDIS for pricing arrangements and price limits.

For people over 65 years, visit MyAgedCare to understand aged care service costs and if you need to make any financial contributions towards care services.

Services Australia’s Financial Information Service (FIS) is a free service that can help you make informed financial decisions and understand the financial implications of your aged care costs. FIS staff can help you understand how different payment methods for residential care may affect your pension and aged care costs if you ever need to move into an aged care home. To find out more about FIS, or to make an appointment, call 132 300 and say “Financial Information Service” when asked why you are calling.

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Financial Information Service

Contact Services Australia’s Financial Information Service (FIS) to make informed financial decisions and understand the financial implications of your aged care costs.