How Should Aged Care be Funded?

Actuarial News PFS - Age Care funded

The Aged Care Royal Commission is currently considering how aged care should be funded. During September 2020, Paul Keating put forward some interesting ideas about the role of the family home in financing aged care, which we think warrant further consideration.

Determining reserves for aged care providers

PFS Consulting Actuarial News, Aged care providers

Aged care providers must hold funds in reserve to pay for refunds of accommodation deposits. When residents have paid lump sums to partly or fully fund their accommodation costs, these deposits are refundable when they leave or pass away.

Case Study – Barnardos Australia

Barnardos Australia - Barnardos

This is amongst the most rewarding work I’ve done. Without it, Barnardos ’ funding structures would not have changed – which has led to lives being positively transformed” – Adrian McGarva, PFS Consulting.