16 Feb Turn Support at Home claiming from chaos to confidence.
The new Support at Home program has reshaped aged care operations across Australia — and for many providers, claiming has become the single biggest operational pressure point.
Since 1 November 2025, there are still organisations struggling to submit accurate claims. Delays, rejected submissions, and backlogs are creating serious cash flow strain. For some providers, the administrative complexity of claiming is no longer just frustrating — it’s threatening financial stability.
The uncomfortable truth is this: under Support at Home, inefficient claiming processes cost real money.
The hidden cost of manual claiming
The claiming framework demands exact matching of services and purchases to the correct codes. When providers rely on manual processes, spreadsheets, or disconnected systems, they expose themselves to:
- Coding errors that trigger rejected or delayed claims
- Staff spending hours double-checking submissions
- Growing backlogs that slow revenue collection
- Ongoing uncertainty about cash flow
Every extra manual step increases risk. And in a high-volume environment, even small inefficiencies compound quickly.
Automation isn’t a luxury — it’s a safeguard
This is where purpose-built software makes a measurable difference.
With VIPS Care, Support at Home codes are embedded directly into everyday workflows. Once a service is approved, the correct claiming code is automatically applied to the client’s package. Client invoices are entered once, with a searchable drop-down list of approved codes available at the point of entry.
There is no guesswork. No external cross-referencing. No duplicated data entry.
As a result, VIPS Care provider clients have been successfully claiming since day one of the new program. They are now fully independent in submitting claims whenever they choose — with confidence that submissions are accurate and revenue flows predictably.
From financial stress to operational confidence
Providers who streamline their claiming processes gain more than administrative efficiency. They gain:
- Faster, more reliable revenue collection
- Stable and predictable cash flow
- Reduced administrative workload
- Greater confidence in compliance
- More time focused on delivering quality care
In a funding environment as complex as Support at Home, robust claiming systems are not optional. They are essential infrastructure.
The providers who thrive will be those who simplify
The transition to Support at Home has created a clear divide: organisations still wrestling with manual claiming versus those who have automated complexity and moved forward.
Providers don’t need to accept ongoing financial stress as the new normal. With the right systems in place, claiming can become a smooth, routine process rather than a recurring crisis.
The question for every provider is simple: is your claiming system protecting your revenue — or putting it at risk?
Accurate, timely claiming is the engine that keeps aged care services running. Providers who invest in simplifying this process today will be the ones best positioned to grow, adapt, and thrive under Support at Home.