Fair Deal Scheme finances assessment

jojo50

Hi, can anyone tell me if its worth querying proposed contribution by us, by the Fair Deal Office (we havent been approved yet for my mother,got a letter with the propsed figures)? It is higher by about 50e a week than myself and my sister calculated,based on pension and asset contributions.

Also, has anyone any experience of the contributions being assessed again,yearly,once my mother is in the home and as savings are reduced? Would we have to submit all new documentation again and how do we apply for this?

Finding the whole process very stressful and confusing. The only positive is that my mother is happy,right now,to consider going into a nursing home, near us.

Larryduff2018

Hi, I feel your pain it's probably one of the most stressful things I've ever done lately. I'm 7 weeks on still trying to source items. I was told by a friend when we did get approved get it assessed every year as savings will deplete and also if there's a crash in the market house prices may fall too. I don't think you have to send in all the paperwork again it's just the financial part but maybe double check. If you call your local HSE Nursing Home support office they may be able to answer your queries. It's very stressful I feel like their vultures my parents worked all their life and now they want to see every single cent they have and leave them with very little in their pockets. Glad to hear your Mother is happy that brings some comfort to you and your family.