How funding is structured under AN-ACC

The AN-ACC funding structure requires a different approach than ACFI.  It is considered better for providers as it will provide a more equitable funding outcome that matches residents’ needs with the costs of care delivery.   

The 3 components of AN-ACC 

In the AN-ACC model, providers receive three components: 

1. A fixed component 
2. A variable component 
3. A one-off adjusted payment  

Before a resident can be admitted, a provider will bear an element of fixed costs in operating a service. Above the fixed costs, providers are then faced with a range of variable costs.  These will change in proportion to the level of care activity, and/or the number of residents a facility manages.  

The three of these components represent the total payment provided. 

The price the industry receives is set and managed through a mechanism referred to as the NWAU – National Weighted Activity Unit.  This is a measure of health service activity which can be expressed as a unit / number against the fixed and variable components.   

In this short video, Rob will step through each of the funding components of AN-ACC in more detail. 

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Maintain funding momentum by preparing for the AN-ACC transition    

The AN-ACC funding model will bring several important changes to your finances, people, processes, data, and systems. Our team has been focused on the aged care sector for over a decade and we bring this experience, coupled with the combined experiences of our clients, to help you plan for these changes.  

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