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Video: Rest Home Subsidy NZ: What You Need to Know

Presented by Paula Bishop, Founder & Managing Director of Village Guide

9 min watch
Presented by Paula Bishop, Founder & Managing Director of Village Guide 9 min watch

The Residential Care Subsidy, often called the rest home subsidy, is a government payment that helps cover the cost of aged residential care in New Zealand for people who meet the income and asset thresholds.

This video explains eligibility, the asset and income thresholds, how to apply, and what the subsidy covers.

Read our article on applying for the rest home subsidy.


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