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.
