Funding the cost of care home fees is a considerable expense.
It is important to ensure that a person is receiving the benefits and payments that they are entitled to. This will help towards paying the fees of their care home and make their savings last for as long as possible.
The benefits and payments listed below are a prompt rather than an exhaustive list. West Sussex County Council cannot accept responsibility for omissions or errors. Unless specified, these benefits and payments are not means tested or taxable.
Attendance Allowance
This is payable for a person aged 65 or over who needs help with personal care. See GOV.UK to find out about eligibility and current rates.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
This benefit is for people aged between 16 and 64 with a long-term condition or disability. A long-term condition is one that will affect an individual for 12 months or longer. See GOV.UK for details about eligibility and rates payable.
NHS-funded nursing care contribution
There are some details on our paying for residential care page. More information is also available on the NHS website about NHS-funded nursing care.
State Pension
Ensure the resident, if entitled, is receiving their State Pension. GOV.UK provides details of how to claim. The State Pension is taxable.
Pension Credit
Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit. See GOV.UK to check someone's entitlement, what they could receive and how to claim.