2026 Health NZ - Web Capture - Aged Care Funding Review Status
2026 Health NZ
Sector evidence
Sector body
June 2026
Next review not yet scheduled
New Zealand
Medium confidence
published
SNZ editorial review
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- •Source: https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/programmes-and-initiatives/aged-care-funding-and-services-model-review
- •Capture date: June 2026
- •File location: 02AgedResidentialCare/2026 Health NZ - Web Capture - Aged Care Funding Review Status.md
- •Output: Review of Aged Care Funding and Services Model — prepared by Sapere Research Group.
- •Scope: Analysed the current funding model, including the Daily Rate for Services (DRS), Care Capacity Resource Management (CCRM), and the broader service delivery framework.
- •Findings: Identified systemic underfunding, misalignment between resident acuity and funding levels, workforce sustainability issues, and inefficiencies in the current model.
Full Summary & Notes
- Source: https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/programmes-and-initiatives/aged-care-funding-and-services-model-review (opens in a new tab) - Capture date: June 2026 - File location: '02_Aged_Residential_Care/2026 Health NZ - Web Capture - Aged Care Funding Review Status.md' Health New Zealand (Health NZ / Te Whatu Ora) is conducting a comprehensive review of the funding and service delivery model for aged residential care (ARC) in New Zealand. The review aims to ensure the model is sustainable, equitable, and delivers quality care for older people. - Output: Review of Aged Care Funding and Services Model — prepared by Sapere Research Group. - Scope: Analysed the current funding model, including the Daily Rate for Services (DRS), Care Capacity Resource Management (CCRM), and the broader service delivery framework. - Findings: Identified systemic underfunding, misalignment between resident acuity and funding levels, workforce sustainability issues, and inefficiencies in the current model. - Status: Phase 1 completed and report published (Dec 2023). - Scope: Service redesign and implementation planning based on Phase 1 findings. - Activities: Co-design workshops with sector stakeholders, modelling of alternative funding approaches, development of new service specifications, and consideration of workforce and quality measures. - Status: Ongoing. Phase 2 is developing the operational framework for a reformed funding and service model. - **Last page
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