We offer professional unbiased advice on the nursing home support scheme/Fair Deal to applicants and their families. This is a fee-paying consulting service. Our service calculates how much you pay, how you can pay your contribution, nursing home selection, how to save money when in care, options for the home if empty. How to deal […]
The Revenue Commissioners collect Nursing Home Loan repayments within 12 months of the death of an applicant and their partner. Families can request a further deferment of the repayment if the house is inhabited by a child with special needs.
If you are not able to pay the contribution based on your property assets you can avail of the option of the Nursing Home Loan, also called Ancillary State Support. This loan allows you to defer the annual payment of 7.5% on the property assets or 3.75% if part of a couple. The amount is […]
The Fair Deal Scheme covers essential care needs, which include: Bed and board Food Personal assistance and nursing Laundry Essential aids and equipment to assist you with daily living activities. Products and services available under Drugs Payment Scheme and state medical cards The Fair Deal primarily covers basic care needs. Common requirements like hairdressing chiropody […]
The amount of the Nursing Home Support Scheme cost of care that you have to pay is based on your income and assets. The standard payment for a single individual is 80% of your income paid weekly or monthly, and 7.5% of the value of your assets less an allowance of €36,000 is paid per […]
For individuals with dementia or other conditions resulting in diminished decision-making capacity, an Enduring Power of Attorney If set up may be required if the Nursing Home loan is needed or if no EPOA is in place a Decision- Making Representative Order will need to be applied for.
Under the Fair Deal Scheme, a person pays a contribution towards their nursing home cost of care based on their means. The state will pay the balance. The application process includes an assessment of care needs and a financial evaluation conducted by the HSE to determine the care costs payable by the applicant and the […]
The Nursing Home Support Scheme (NHSS) is referred to as the Fair Deal Scheme. It is a state-funded financial support system administered by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The Nursing Home Support Scheme Fair Deal is designed to support and help fund those in need of long-term nursing home care. The Fair Deal makes nursing […]
