Local Authorities devise a 'care package' and meet the full cost, assessing the resident's ability to contribute. The contribution is calculated using an assessment based on IS rules. Preserved rights Most people in independent RCNH at 31 March 1993 have preserved rights to old system of special higher levels of IS to help them meet their fees. Fees are met up to set national limits plus a fixed amount towards personal expenses. National limits are linked to the type of care provided.
Higher limits reflect higher care costs.
Help given to very small number of people under the non-regulated supplementary benefit scheme. Introduction of regulated scheme. Level of benefit paid to those in RCNH set locally under discretionary powers. System of national limits introduced. National limits retained for existing residents only.