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The Department of Health and Aged Care has released some information on preparing providers for the new model - Provider registration and the deeming process.

We encourage you to read the information here.

This information applies to you as CHSP Providers.

Briefly:

• There will be 6 registration categories, with group service types based on similar care complexity and risk. Registration requirements, provider obligations, and regulatory oversight will be proportionate to the registration categories.
• Providers will be able to register into one or more of the 6 categories relevant to the type of services they provide. The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will oversee provider registration and renewal.
• The standard registration period will be for 3 years. For existing aged care providers, the Commission will stagger these dates after the new Act commences to allow the orderly management of registration renewal. The timeframes for re-registration will depend on the provider's registration categories, and whether an audit against the Quality Standards is required. This process may begin up to 18 months prior to the registration period ending.
• Providers will need to demonstrate their suitability, capability, viability and propriety to deliver aged care services to the Commission at entry, and then again at renewal.
• Existing providers will be automatically 'deemed' to be registered when the new Aged Care Act commences and this will be based on the services they are currently delivering. Aged care providers currently providing services will not need to apply to become a registered provider ahead of the new Act commencing.
• Once the new Act commences, providers will operate under the new regulatory model and the related obligations of registration categories will apply at that time.
• Existing providers do not need to take action at this time. Providers will continue to operate as normal through the transition deeming process.

Please read the Department's information here.