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What are AT-HM Participant contributions (who pays what?)
- Items and services funded through AT-HM may attract participant contributions, depending on the
- category.
- AT products/equipment and HM items and associated services attract a contribution rate
equivalent to the ‘independence’ category. - Prescription and wraparound services fall under ‘clinical supports’ and have no participant
contribution (fully funded by the government for all Support at Home participants). - Funding tiers (caps and standard access periods)
- The table below summaries AT-HM funding tiers, caps and standard access periods
| Support Type | Tier | Funding Cap | Access Period |
| Assistive technology (AT) | Low | Up to $500 | 12 months |
| Assistive technology (AT) | Medium | Up to $2,000 | 12 Months |
| Assistive technology (AT) | High | Up to $15,000+ | 12 Months (usually) |
| Home Modifications (HM) | Low | Up to $500 | 12 Months |
| Home Modifications (HM) | Medium | Up to $2,000 | 12 Months |
| Home Modifications (HM) | High | Up to $15,000 cap | 12 Months (may be extended to 24 months) |
Notes:
- AT high tier: costs above $15,000 may be claimed with evidence (AT high tier over $15,000
process). - AT progressive conditions: may have a 24-month funding period and may be extended to 48
months if required. - HM high tier: capped at $15,000 per lifetime; the funding period may be extended by 12 months
(24 months total) for complex modifications if evidence of progress is provided.