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NZ Government
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Rest Homes & Hospitals Cost
of care Contracted care
services
The Age Related Residential Care Services Agreement details
contracted care services. The Maximum Contribution fee covers these
services. The contract is managed locally by District Health Board
Funding managers.
Services covered by contracted care
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Accommodation, meals, cleaning and
laundry |
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Nursing and other care |
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Doctor’s visits once a month, or every 3
months at the doctor’s discretion, plus emergency visits |
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All prescribed medication costs (Pharmac
approved), plus packaging, e.g. blister packs
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All dressings and supplies used in
treatments |
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Continence products |
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Equipment and mobility aids for communal
use |
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Activities that are part of the regular
programme |
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Dietician advice, physiotherapy, speech
therapy and podiatry if prescribed by a doctor |
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Temporary absences - in any one year
subsidy continues to be paid if you are away for a short time: 2 x 2
weeks for a holiday, or 3 weeks if you are admitted to a public
hospital |
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Transport for health reasons e.g. to and
from local public hospital
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Someone to accompany a resident to a
health appointment if no family or friends are available |
Services outside the contract
This is not a complete list - it
includes items and services for which facilities often charge extra:
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Superior rooms e.g. larger rooms or one
with ensuite |
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Items such as vitamin supplements,
unless prescribed by the doctor |
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Services of dentists, opticians,
audiologists |
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Private specialists, x-rays
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Private medical appointments that you
have made without the knowledge of the rest home / hospital |
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Personal items such as hairbrushes, razors, TV, radio, batteries,
sweets, cigarettes, glasses, hearing aids. |
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Personal clothing and dry-cleaning |
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Basic toiletries such as soap, shampoo,
toothpaste, toothbrush, talcum powder |
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Hairdressing |
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Wheelchair for exclusive use of one
resident |
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Insurance of personal belongings |
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Entrance fees to shows, concerts etc |
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Private telephone, toll calls, internet
or Sky TV
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To view the
full contract follow this link:
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