Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00074:reg:6:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00074
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 18019–18598

as assessed in accordance with subsection (4); and
 (b) is affordable by the care recipient.

Assessing the care recipient's long‑term needs
 (4) For paragraphs (2)(b) and (3)(a), the long‑term needs of the care recipient must be assessed by:
 (a) an aged care assessment team; or
 (b) at least 2 medical or other health practitioners who meet the following criteria:
 (i) one must be independent of the approved provider and the residential care service, and must be chosen by the care recipient;
 (ii) both must be competent to assess the aged care needs of the care recipient.