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Residential Care Subsidy

If you need long-term residential care in a hospital or rest home, you may be able to get a Residential Care Subsidy from the Ministry of Health.

How to apply for Residential Care Subsidy


You'll need to get in touch with a needs assessor in your area.

For contact details:

  • go to the Ministry of Health website and search on key words 'long term residential care'
  • call the health Seniorline on 0800 725 463.

If you can apply online for more than one service, you only need to fill out the form once.