With the introduction of the Support at Home program, assistive technology and home modifications can be funded separately through the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications Scheme (AT-HM). As such, it’s important to understand the updated list of inclusions and exclusions under this scheme.
Trilogy Care has created a list for you to refer to below.
What are the inclusions?
The Department of Health and Aged Care has published a detailed list of items covered under the AT-HM Scheme. These inclusions fall into three main categories:
- Low risk: Everyday products that are simple, low-cost, and do not require a prescription or customisation
- Under advice: Low-risk items that may benefit from professional advice to ensure correct selection, installation, or more
- Prescribed: Items requiring a prescription from a qualified health professional
Be aware of conditional inclusions
Some items are conditionally included, meaning they require additional eligibility criteria before funding is available. For example, some older individuals with incontinence may qualify for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) to cover costs. Once CAPS funding is exhausted, these items can then be purchased using the AT-HM Scheme.
What is excluded?
Items that cannot be funded through the AT-HM Scheme are classified as exclusions. These are divided into two categories:
- Currently funded by others: Items already funded under other Support at Home streams (e.g., wound care products, funded under Nursing Care) or through other government programs (e.g., primary health care or specialised schemes)
- Out of scope for participants: Includes general household expenses, workplace items, children’s items, and products for public transport use
For a comprehensive list of inclusions and exclusions, please visit the the Department of Health’s website.
Trilogy Care is committed to supporting you through these changes. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact your care partner. If you aren’t with Trilogy Care yet, contact us on 1300 459 190 or contact us via our website for assistance.
