AN-ACC Assessment and Funding Policy Template

Navigate the Australian National Aged Care Classification with a structured policy that ensures accurate assessments, timely reviews, and defensible funding claims.

Overview

The Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) replaced the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) on 1 October 2022. Under AN-ACC, an independent assessor classifies each resident into one of 13 classes, determining the facility's daily basic subsidy rate. Unlike ACFI, facilities no longer self-assess for funding — but they retain responsibility for triggering reassessments when a resident's care needs change significantly. This policy template establishes internal governance to protect funding accuracy and avoid under or over-claiming.

What This Policy Covers

• AN-ACC classification process and the role of the independent assessor
• Facility responsibilities before, during, and after assessment
• Triggers for requesting a reassessment (clinical change events)
• New resident assessment timeframes and processes
• Preparation of resident documentation for AN-ACC assessors
• Transition support supplement and other supplementary funding streams
• Internal monitoring of classification accuracy
• Response to disputed classifications
• Staff roles and training requirements

Compliance Alignment

• Aged Care Act 1997 – Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997
• Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) Assessment Framework
• Aged Care Funding Guidelines (Department of Health and Aged Care)
• Aged Care Quality Standard 8 – Organisational Governance
• Aged Care Financial Report obligations

Why This Policy Matters

AN-ACC funding directly determines a facility's revenue. Failure to trigger timely reassessments when a resident's condition changes can result in months of underpayment with no retrospective correction. Conversely, inaccurate or unsubstantiated documentation provided to assessors can result in audit findings and funding recovery. A documented governance policy protects revenue and demonstrates financial compliance.