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Anam Bilgrami, Research Fellow, Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University

Lump sum, daily payments or a combination? What to consider when paying for nursing home accommodation

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Moving yourself or a loved one to a nursing home can be emotional and difficult. While some have their nursing home accommodation costs fully covered by the government (based on a means test), most will have to pay their own way.

The average lump sum room value is A$334,000. Choosing how to pay can make this time even more challenging, particularly for those with low financial literacy.

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