03.02.03.01. Is there any data on the proportion of the population incurring in out-of-pocket expenditure when purchasing long-term care services? | New Zealand

03.02.03.01. Is there any data on the proportion of the population incurring in out-of-pocket expenditure when purchasing long-term care services? | New Zealand

15 Sep 2022

The main out-of-pocket cost for LTC is by those who exceed the income and asset threshold to receive the residential care subsidy. Approximately 36% of total expenditure on residential aged care is paid for by the individual’s own state pension or other savings and income (Claire et al., 2012). DHBs contribute ~$1.1 billion on aged residential care alone, with residents contributing an additional $800 million (excluding extra charges) (NZACA, 2020).

References:

Claire Dale, M., St. John, S., Hanna, J. (2012). New Zealand’s long-term care arrangements, and a cross-country comparison. The University of Auckland Business School.

NZACA. (2020). Aged Residential Care Industry Profile 2019/20. NZACA.