Question seeks information on the number of Home and Community Care (HACC) packages currently provided and the projected need by June 2017. The answer clarifies that HACC is not a package program and funding is allocated based on assessed need, rendering the second question inapplicable.

AnsweredQoN 5359Legislative Assembly
Asked
6 April 2016
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(1) Can the Minister advise the current number of Home and Community Care (HACC) packages provided in WA? (2) Further can the Minister advise what is the number of such packages required by 30 June 2017?

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Answered
27 April 2016
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
(1) The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program is not a package program. The HACC program funds a range of basic community care services that are allocated based on assessed client need. HACC funding is not tied to the individual.
(2) Not applicable.

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