Changing Home Care Package Providers.
Changing Providers is easier than it sounds, and you could find that the quality of services you receive once you have transferred to your new Provider, has greatly improved. We will help explain the steps to ensure you know how switching works with most Providers.
Unhappy with your current Home Care Package Provider?
We understand that finding the right fit in Home Care Package Provider is essential for older Australians. It’s time to change Providers if your expectations aren’t met, and the experience falls short. If you find yourself in a situation where your current provider isn’t aligning with your needs, preferences, or expectations, remember, you have options.
At Lucky Care, we believe in the right of every individual to receive aged care services that aren’t just professional but personalised. If you’re contemplating a switch, we’re here to ensure that the transition is not just smooth but is a step towards a more enriched, empowered, and satisfying care experience.
How to switch Home Care Providers to Lucky Care.
If you want to change Home Care Providers it’s not as complicated as you think. With Lucky
Care, it’s easy and seamless. Our team has plenty of experience helping Home Care Package holders make the
switch to a new provider with better options. With us you’re in capable hands.
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Step 1 – Call us
You can call us on +61 460 7979 and one of our friendly and experienced Care Experts will discuss your
situation with you and help decide if the move is the right decision for you.
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Step 2 – Sign up
If you decide to make the move to Lucky Care from your current provider, you will need to notify both your
existing Provider and My Aged Care. You and your previous Provider will decide on a cessation day which will
help our team organise your start date with us. In your call with My Aged Care, you will need to ask them to
reactivate your Referral Code. Once your Referral Code is ready, we will organise a time for a sign-up with
us. That’s when we will get the necessary transfer and sign-up documents completed so we can commence your
care services and ensure a seamless transition.
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Step 3 – We’ll organise your fund transfer.
Behind the scenes we will speak to your current Provider and organise the date for transfer of your unspent
funds to make sure there is no gap in receiving care.
How easy is it to transfer or switch providers?
Transitioning to a new Provider doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful. In fact, at Lucky Care, we have streamlined the process to make it as straightforward and hassle-free as possible. We understand the importance of finding a home care provider that aligns with your unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle. Therefore, we’ve dedicated ourselves to making the entire process not just easy, but empowering.
- Speak with one of our Care Experts to determine whether changing Home Care Package Providers is the right option for you. You can tell them that Providers management fees and this will help us do a comparison of how much more funding you could have available with us.
- Notify My Aged Care that you want to switch Providers and reactivate your referral code.
- Tell your current Provider that you would like to move your Home Care Package and agree on a date to transfer. We will work with you, and your existing Provider, to ensure you have a smooth and easy transition. If you want to keep your existing carers and service provider, we can help with that too.
- Your new team will organise a time to sign you up. During this meeting we’ll discuss what is important to you and how we can best support you with your Care Plan.
- Once you’ve signed your new home care agreement with us, and your package is switched over from your previous Provider, we are ready to get started!
Get home care services local to you.
We support clients throughout their home care journey by carers in all locations. Regardless of where you live we will support you to receive the care you need. We work closely with our clients and their family to keep them living safely in their own homes. Whether you need a few hours of home care services or additional services around the clock each week, we will allow you to find a dedicated care team in the same area to you with ongoing administration to keep you safe at home.
FAQS
It depends which Home Care Package Provider you are with and must be noted within your current home care agreement with your Home Care Package Provider.
If you aren’t sure about the notice period with your current Home Care Package Provider – you can call and ask them to tell you. As soon as you notify your Provider of your desire to leave your notice period commences.
At Lucky Care, we only need written notice of 28 days and will ensure your transition is as seamless as possible to your new provider.
It’s good to know that all the providers are not allowed to charge an exit fee any more according to the new regulation. However, it’s still necessary to check your agreement to see if any other conditions applied.
Your current Home Care Package Provider has to transfer all your unspent funds to your new provider within 70 days after the cessation date.
You don’t need to stay with a Provider that you’re not happy with. In February 2017 Consumer Directed Care (CDC) legislation was amended which has empowered Home Care Package holders with the freedom and control to actively participate in their own care.
If you’re happy with the aged care service you’re getting, then that’s great, but if you want to change to a better solution then you also have the option to switch to a new provider.
When you decide to change Home Care Package Providers, check your Home Care Agreement with your previous provider for exit fee or special conditions. Your Agreement will indicate your notice period to leave the old Provider.
After you have noticed your old provider, you also need to call My Aged Care to reactivate your referral code. Then you need to give your referral code to your new provider to start your transfer.
Book a free tele-consultation.
Want a phone call with our team at a time that suits? Our free consultation call with a dedicated Care Expert will give you more information about Home Care Packages, our different care models, aged care and answer any specific questions you have. Whether you are looking for companionship services, meals, carers, general education or have friends who have mentioned us to you, we will listen to your specific care needs and explain the options available to support you to live at home.
Interested in specific home care services? Let us know.
Select a date and time between Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm (AEST), that suits you to meet with one of our Care Experts. They will give you a call on the phone within half an hour of the time you select.
Come along with any questions you have, and we will help guide the way.
