An expert taskforce has told the Albanese government that taxpayers should fully cover the care costs of older Australians, but not certain living expenses.
When it comes to funding reform, a co-contribution model is front and centre of the minds of the members of the aged care taskforce, providers were told at an industry event on Wednesday.
A high-level taskforce charged with finding a long-term solution to aged care funding is leaning toward greater means testing and increased reliance on user pays.