To become a resident at Marne Street Hospital, a needs assessment must first be carried out. This is usually organised by your doctor or your hospital, if you are currently a patient there.
However, you may wish to arrange a needs assessment yourself. To do this, phone the Southern District Health Board, ask to speak to a needs assessment service co-ordinator and arrange for a needs assessment.
This will look at:
Once it is shown that you need long-term residential care, you may apply for a financial means assessment. Forms will be supplied by your needs assessment service coordinator.
This will determine whether you qualify for government funding through the Residential Care Subsidy. To qualify for the subsidy you need to have assets equal to or below a certain dollar value which changes each year.
To be eligible for government funding through the Residential Care Subsidy you need to:
The Ministry of Health has prepared a comprehensive booklet called Long-term Residential Care for Older People – What you need to know which you can download by clicking on the title above.