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Changes to Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs)

Aged care facilities will now retain 2% of the RAD per year, for up to five years, from the time the deposit is paid.

Previously, the RAD was refunded in full (less any agreed deductions), but this change introduces a capped retention amount of up to 10% over five years, reducing the refund amount families may receive upon exiting care.

 

Source: Refundable accommodation deposit and contribution (RAD and RAC) retention | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing