The Hotelling Supplement & Non-Clinical Care Contribution
The hotelling supplement and non-clinical care contribution explained: what they cover in residential aged care, who pays, and how the caps work.
What 'hotelling' means
The hotelling supplement
The hotelling contribution
The non-clinical care contribution
Who pays, and how much
Caps that protect you
Getting the numbers right for your situation
Frequently asked questions
What is the hotelling supplement in aged care?
It is a government payment to residential aged-care homes that helps fund everyday living costs — cleaning, catering and laundry. For residents with lower means, the government covers these costs. Residents with higher means contribute through a capped hotelling contribution.
What is the non-clinical care contribution?
It is a means-tested contribution towards non-medical care such as help with bathing, mobility and lifestyle activities, for people entering care under the reforms. Clinical nursing and health care is government funded and is not part of this contribution.
Do I have to pay the hotelling contribution?
Only if your income or assets are above the relevant thresholds. Full pensioners and lower-means residents generally pay nothing towards it. Higher-means residents pay a capped daily amount. Your Services Australia income and assets assessment determines which applies.
Are these contributions capped?
Yes. Both have daily caps, and there are lifetime and annual limits on total care contributions. Once you reach a lifetime cap, you are not asked to contribute further towards care. Financial hardship assistance can help if paying would cause genuine hardship.