Veterans’ Supplement for residential care

Information on how eligible veterans access the Veterans’ Supplement when they permanently enter residential care.

What is the Veterans’ Supplement for residential care

The Veterans’ Supplement for residential care is available to residential aged care providers who care for veterans with service related mental health conditions. The Supplement is designed to ensure a veteran’s mental health condition does not act as a barrier to accessing appropriate care, and is paid directly to a residential aged care facility, on behalf of an eligible veteran.

Home Care Package providers can also get Veterans' Supplement for some veterans living at home. Go to Veterans' Supplement for home care to find out more.

Who is eligible

Any veteran in a Commonwealth-subsidised residential aged care facility who has a mental health condition that we have accepted as related to their service may have the Supplement paid on their behalf. Payment may only occur if a veteran or their nominated representative has consented to certain information being disclosed to Services Australia and their residential aged care provider.

There is no need for eligible veterans to apply or undergo an assessment for the Supplement to be paid to residential aged care facilities. War widow(er)s and dependants are not eligible for the Supplement.

Do you need to give consent

You do not need to give your consent. However, the Supplement will only be paid to your provider if you consent to the release of certain information to Services Australia, which allows them to pay your residential aged care provider. This information confirms that your DVA status meets the requirements for the Veterans’ Supplement in Residential Care payment and also includes your name and file number.

No details of your accepted mental health condition or any further information is shared with Services Australia or your residential aged care provider.

How much is the Veterans’ Supplement for residential care

The Supplement is currently $7.99 per day per eligible veteran. The payment is made by Services Australia directly to the veteran’s residential aged care facility and will be ongoing for the period of care.

Where to get more information

For further information on the Veterans’ Supplement for residential care, please email the DVA Aged Care Mailbox at DVAagedcare [at] dva.gov.au (DVAagedcare[at]dva[dot]gov[dot]au).