The new Coronavirus Act represents significant changes for those who require care, whether in a residential home or in their own home.
While Continuing Health Care assessments are being put on hold for the time being, care fees are not being cancelled.
They are being deferred, meaning that when the crisis surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak subsides, your loved one will be assessed and potentially be liable for their care fees.
The rules are dependent on their financial situation, with those who have more than £23,250 of savings being classified as a ‘self-funder’. If your loved one needs to go into care, then this figure is inclusive of the value of their home, meaning that many will fall into this category.
The emergency provisions in the Coronavirus Act might mean that your relatives have not yet received a bill for their care, but they will be expected to pay once the crisis is over unless you can prove that they should be exempt.
They may qualify for Continuing Health Care if the majority of their care needs are health-related, with local authorities deciding on eligibility.
It’s important to be aware of the changes that the Coronavirus Act brings and to be aware that the costs for care are being deferred, rather than scrapped entirely.
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